East and West Cast Brass Menorah – Bronze
Inspired by a Hanukkah lamp from either northern Spain or southern France, circa 1300, this piece stands as a testament to early European design. Crafted primarily from cast bronze, these original lamps were designed for wall or door suspension. Its unique design seamlessly marries Eastern and Western influences: the central rosette is reminiscent of the stained-glass windows adorning European church facades, while the sequence of horseshoe-shaped arches is a hallmark of Muslim architecture. Such an amalgamation of Western and Eastern styles was emblematic of late medieval Spain.
- Made in Israel
- Inspired by the Hanukkah lamp: Northern Spain/Southern France, ca. 1300
- Material: Cast bronze
- Design: Combines Eastern and Western elements
- Features: Central rosette and horseshoe-shaped arches
- Dimensions: 9.84" × 9.84" × 3.944".
DO NOT LEAVE LIT MENORAHS UNATTENDED
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Inspired by a Hanukkah lamp from either northern Spain or southern France, circa 1300, this piece stands as a testament to early European design. Crafted primarily from cast bronze, these original lamps were designed for wall or door suspension. Its unique design seamlessly marries Eastern and Western influences: the central rosette is reminiscent of the stained-glass windows adorning European church facades, while the sequence of horseshoe-shaped arches is a hallmark of Muslim architecture. Such an amalgamation of Western and Eastern styles was emblematic of late medieval Spain.
- Made in Israel
- Inspired by the Hanukkah lamp: Northern Spain/Southern France, ca. 1300
- Material: Cast bronze
- Design: Combines Eastern and Western elements
- Features: Central rosette and horseshoe-shaped arches
- Dimensions: 9.84" × 9.84" × 3.944".
DO NOT LEAVE LIT MENORAHS UNATTENDED
