Name/Title

Chanukah menorah

Entry/Object ID

K_0759

Tags

storage

Description

An 18th-century German lamp, made of silver. Stands on an octagonal base raised like a dome. Central shaft with 8 removeable branches. 4 enamel medallions with Biblical scenes: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, the binding of Isaac, and Isaac blessing Jacob. Above, the figure of Judith stands on a round stage. Missing from her hands would be the head of Holofernes and a sword.

Made/Created

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Notes

Date made: 18th century

Dimensions

Height

55 cm

Material

Silver, enamel