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  • Pewter Hanukkia

  • Unknown Artist

  • Physical Description

    1 menorah : pewter ; 10.5 x 8 x 3 in. ; 26.7 x 20.3 x 8 cm

  • Date

    circa 19th century

  • Summary

    Pewter hanukkia made up of five pieces. At top of frame is a vase holding a plant, flanked by two cherubs, each with one wing extended to the middle and the other curled along the back of their bodies. In center above oil compenent is a plant motif. Two small cups hang off the beaks of two bird-like heads in front. Various motifs are engraved throughout, including a zig-zag pattern that borders bottom portion. Sits on four small clawfoot feet. Shamash sits seperately on upper right. Made in Southern Germany.

  • Subject

    Putti; Plant-derived motifs; Hanukkah; Fasts and feasts, Judaism

  • Medium

    Hanukkah lamps; Ceremonial objects

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Biographical Information

Also referred to as hanukkiahs or Hanukkah menorahs, Hanukkah lamps are traditionally nine-arm candelabrum used during Hanukkah. Eight candles are lit during the holiday, with a ninth candle (shamash) to light the candles each night. These differ from the seven-arm menorahs used in the ancient Temple or symbolically.

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Citation

Unknown Artist: Pewter Hanukkia, Leo Baeck Institute Art and Objects Collection, 61.65.

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