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LOT 49:
Bohemian Hanukkah Menorah
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Sold for: $1,200
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Bohemian Hanukkah Menorah
18th century Bohemian (Prague) bronze Hanukkah menorah. At the center of the openwork backpate, a medallion framed by a wreath, surmounted by a Star of David enclosing a Swedish hat (a symbol of Prague Jewry). Two additional Stars of David on backplate, which is decorated with latticework, flowers and foliate wreaths. Right side panel with image of Moses, left, with Aaron the Hight Priest. Height: 19 cm, width: 25 cm. Without a shamash.
See similar item in the catalog: "The Stieglitz Collection Masterpieces of Jewish Art", The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1987, item no. 159, p. 214.
