Asian Art, Judaica & Fine Art - Live Auction
Lot 20944:
Description: Both composed of
backplate fronted by detachable pentagonal oil pan and terminating in round
font. One’s backplate is engraved with floral motif and the other’s backplate
is metal.
Height: 21 cm (each)
Condition: Consistent
with age.
Provenance: Isaac
Halperin Collection
Notes: For similar
pieces, see “La Vie Juive au Maroc”, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem,
1973, p. 45.
The “Kandil”, a
memorial oil lamp for women, was kept in the home for the first year after the
deceased had passed away and used on the Sabbath and holiday, after which it
was given to the Synagogue.
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