Neoclassical Menorah

This cast group, of copper alloy bent into a keyhole shape, is of 20th-century origin. Many of these lamps appear to come from India (Jewish Museum, Museum Number F 4029; and Magnes Collection, Accession Number 95.15). However, one lamp from the Magnes Collection (Accession Number 67.21) is from the Land of Israel. This lamp, similar to CAI#207, stands on a brass strip. By contrast, the other examples are made of sheet copper alloy and stand on two triangular copper alloy feet. As such, it is quite possible that this lamp is from Israel; however, almost all of the lamps in this cast group come from India. So it is difficult to tell the provenance of this lamp—India or Israel.

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Adath Israel

Details

Title: Neoclassical Menorah
Extent: 9.2 x 30.2 x 2.5 cm (3 5/8 x 11 7/8 x 1 in.)
Place of Publication: Probably India (Middle East/Asia)
Genre: hannukah lamps
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Topic: Jewish decoration and adornment
Jewish art and symbolism
Jewish arts
Judaism -- Liturgical objects
Jewish art objects
Notes: 20th century
Related objects in other museums: Hanukkah Lamp, India, 20th century, The Jewish Museum (Collection number F 4029); Hanukkah Lamp, India or Thailand, ca. 1901–1995, Magnes Collection (Accession number 95.15); Hanukkah Lamp, Land of Israel, ca. 1901–1950, Magnes Collection (Accession number 67.21)
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Acquisition note: Presented by Betty Reaves in honor of Nathan Shapiro
Collection: Adath Israel Collection
Location: Adath Israel Museum, Middletown, CT

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Neoclassical Menorah

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