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RitualXIXe-début XXe siècle

Copper Eternal Lamp (Ner Tamid) from Morocco

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נר תמיד מנחושת ממרוקו

Description

Hanging lamp burning permanently before the holy ark of Moroccan synagogues. Coppersmiths made these of pierced copper or brass mounts, often shaped as a lantern or star, suspended by chains and holding a glass cup of floating oil. The pierced work casts plays of light, in the Hispano-Moorish ornamental repertoire.

Features

Material
Cuivre ou laiton ajouré, chaînes, godet de verre
Provenance
Maroc

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