Name/Title

Hanukkah lamp

Entry/Object ID

K_0666

Tags

storage

Description

Openwork. Back plate consists of two sections fastened together with rivets and decorated with symmetrical vegetal pattern. Side panels bear matching symmetrical vegetal pattern. Ecah side panel surmounted by bird. Back plate surmounted by hand-shaped ornament ("hamsa"). Row of oil fonts with pinched spouts for wicks. Servant light attached to middle upper portion of back plate.

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Constantine

Country

Algeria

Region

North Africa

Continent

Africa

Notes

Date made: late 19th century/early 20th century

Dimensions

Height

25.5 cm

Width

22 cm

Material

Brass, cast; copper rivets