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Lamp for Festivals and Special Occasions – India

Kedem Auction House Ltd., Jérusalem · deposited on September 4, 2026 · History register · custodian, not owner

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A synagogue Lamp for festivals and special occasions. India, [end of 19th century]. Bent and sawn brass, metal hook. Two tier lamp, with 13 round spaces for hanging glass oil-cups. This lamp is an example of lamps which were used during festivals and special occasions with two tiers and a place for 13 oil-cups. Height: 73 cm. diameter: 46 cm. Wear and rust. See: "Jews of India – B'nei Israel, Kutchinim, Baghdadim", edited by Orpah Salfek (Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1995), p. 84.

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