Chanukah Lamp – Eastern Europe, 18th Century

Chanukah Lamp. Eastern Europe, 18th century. Cast brass. The back panel is in the shape of an elliptic backrest of a couch with protrusions for reflecting the light. At the front are two candleholders ("shamashim"). The row of cornets for the candles is set on a bridge which is connected to the side panels made of protruding discs upon which the "shamashim" are mounted. Height: 23 cm. width: 27.5 cm. length: 9.5 cm. See: Narkis, "Chanuka Menorah", Plate XXXIV, Item 94.