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Hanukkah Lamp

Artist Unknown

1574

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Oil lamp with row of eight cups at the bottom carved with Hebrew inscription and animal heads, and sides resembling buildings.

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Holy Roman Empire (Germany)

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Decorative arts

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Ritual & observance

Jewish languages

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