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Photograph of: Hanukkah lamp

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The flat stone triangular Hanukkah lamp is composed of two units, and consists of eight oval-shaped spouted depressions with holes in the back on the lower unit. The upper unit is decorated with a rectangular band of geometric and scroll patterns at its front. A Star of David is placed near the center, bearing an engraved inscription in square linear letters, reading: "ציון" "Zion" Above the star is engraved an inscription, reading: "מגן דויד" "Star of David" Two steps divide the upper and lower units. An oval depression for the Shamash is in the upper unit, beneath the Star of David.

Title Photograph of: Hanukkah lamp.
Creation Date 3.11.1991
Notes Copies/עותקים: 0034046.jpg
Call number at Current Custodian אוסף המרכז לאמנות יהודית - Center for Jewish Art Collection
CJA Sacred and Ritual Objects-852-0034046
Host Item Sacred and Ritual Objects
Language No linguistic content
Call Number CJA-852-0034046
Access Rights online_resources
Copies 0034046.jpg
Other Date Yemen, 18??
Physical description of original Hanukkah lamp
Credits המרכז לאמנות יהודית באוניברסיטה העברית בירושלים Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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