Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0216-0100A,B | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps | |
| Object Name | Lamp (menorah) | |
| Culture | Jewish | |
| Global Region | Europe | |
| Country | unknown | |
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| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | 1800s | |
| Collection Name | Allen Collection of Lamps | |
| Materials | Metal: brass | |
| Description | Hanging brass, oil burning menorah or chanukiah, a ceremonial lamp lit during Chanukah ceremonies, consisting of a row of 8 small oil reservoirs (each with a wick spout) set into rectangular drip pan and held in place with pins; Upright openwork back panel of lamp is in shape of a stylized temple or architectural feature and includes two hinged side flaps that can be latched with small hooks; Back panel also includes a 9th oil reservoir, the shamash ("helper" or "servant" - the light from which the others are lit), which is suspended on the back panel with a small toggle and secured with pin. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 23.5, Width = 6.5, Length = 29.9 | |