Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Avi Ganor |
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Hanukkah lamp inscribed with benediction over lights
Hungary, Austrian Empire 1767-1807 Silversmith: Johann Mather Kiermayer (?) (1767–1807) Silver, repoussé, engraved and partly gilt Inscribed in Hebrew with the blessing over the Hanukkah lights; “Yehezkel R. M.” (probably the owner’s name) H: 18; W: 19.5 cm The Stieglitz Collection was donated to the Museum with the contribution of Erica and Ludwig Jesselson, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum Accession number: B86.0031 ; 118/871 |
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Publications: Benjamin, Chaya, The Stieglitz Collection: Masterpieces of Jewish Art, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1987, English / Hebrew The Jewish World 365 Days, from the Collections of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, U.S.A., 2004 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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