Bezalel silver plated Menorah- Chanukiah early 20th century Rectangular...

Bezalel silver plated Menorah- Chanukiah early 20th century

Rectangular back chased with scenes of the High Priest in full regalia kindling the Menorah in the holy Temple surrounded by figures playing musical instruments. Inscription above in Hebrew “And they lit candles in Your holy courtyards and they instituted the eight days of Chanukah”. Stepped upper border supported by two pillars set on the heads of bearded side facing figures, Bullet shaped oil holders set in rectangular cups chased with motifs of trees, the Menorah, and crowns. Incsribed Bezalel Jerusalem. This Menorah is unusual in that it is for oil and not candles. Missing back right leg, and no Shamash.

Height 14cm Width 17cm.