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[es-ES]Record tools[es-ES] [es-ES]Displays[es-ES]	Remove from selection Add to selection Número del objetoM1991/008 DescripciónBrass. Identified by the label on the box in which it was stored as an "eternal light". This type of hanging oil lamp is referred to as a "Judenstern" (Jewish Star). It consists of three main interlocking pieces arranged in graduated tiers: a central rod (a), from which is suspended a star-shaped bowl (b), and a drip-pan (c) suspended beneath the bowl. The central rod has two wedges which match the insertio points on the star-shaped bowl, and the drip-pan is suspended by its own hook. The central rodhelps to reflect the light. It would have hung from a chain or ratchet, with which one could raise or lower the lamp. The star-shaped bowl which became known as the Judenstern is the receptacle for the oil and wicks. The wicks would have been arranged in a circle at the periphery of the bowl. Apparently, the long spouts project the wicks and ensure a solemn, low-burning light. The drip-pan serves to catch anydrops of oil from the wicks. This type of menorah / Chanukiah was common in 17th, 18th and 19th century Germany. Lugar de producciónGermany Fecha 1600 - 1899 TemaShabbat, Judaica, Hanukkah Nombre del objetolamps Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Alfred Meyer. This object is donated in memory of the Morgenstern and Grunebaum families who perished in the Holocaust.

Número del objetoM1991/008

DescripciónBrass. Identified by the label on the box in which it was stored as an "eternal light". This type of hanging oil lamp is referred to as a "Judenstern" (Jewish Star). It consists of three main interlocking pieces arranged in graduated tiers: a central rod (a), from which is suspended a star-shaped bowl (b), and a drip-pan (c) suspended beneath the bowl. The central rod has two wedges which match the insertio points on the star-shaped bowl, and the drip-pan is suspended by its own hook. The central rodhelps to reflect the light. It would have hung from a chain or ratchet, with which one could raise or lower the lamp. The star-shaped bowl which became known as the Judenstern is the receptacle for the oil and wicks. The wicks would have been arranged in a circle at the periphery of the bowl. Apparently, the long spouts project the wicks and ensure a solemn, low-burning light. The drip-pan serves to catch anydrops of oil from the wicks. This type of menorah / Chanukiah was common in 17th, 18th and 19th century Germany.

Lugar de producciónGermany

Fecha 1600 - 1899

TemaShabbat, Judaica, Hanukkah

Nombre del objetolamps

Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Alfred Meyer. This object is donated in memory of the Morgenstern and Grunebaum families who perished in the Holocaust.

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