Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects

Sabbath Lamp and Silver Goblets - Iraq-Afghanistan

Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Sabbath lamp and two goblets, made of silver. Iraq or Afghanistan, [first half of 20th century].
1. Sabbath lamp, designed as a tray with a rod for holding, decorated with vegetal patterns and a Star of David at the top with engraved inscription: "Ner Shabbat". Oil vessels, with pinched rims, are at the tips of two arms. Two removable bases, sawn in the shape of a Star of David, with space for wicks in the center, are placed within oil- dripping bowls.
Height: 13 cm, length: 7 cm, width: 13 cm.
2-3. Two goblets with pinched rims and holding handles connecting them to the round base plate, are positioned on top of a rod soldered to the center of the base plate.
Height: 6 cm, max. diameter: 9-9.5 cm.
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