Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Elie Posner |
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Eternal light for the synagogue
Izmir, Turkey ca. 1877 Silver, repoussé, punched, stamped, and niello Hebrew inscription notes that the lamp was donated “for the exaltation of the soul of Perla de Leon daughter of Sultana on 11 Adar 5637 [=1877]” H: 24; Diam: 21 cm Accession number: B84.1106 ; 120/027 |
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Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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