Early Israeli Ceramic "Boat" Hanukkah Menorah — Archaeological Style
A Hanukkah menorah designed in an elongated boat-like format, evoking an ancient oil vessel, drawing direct inspiration from the world of Land of Israel archaeology and finds from the Second Temple period and the Bar Kokhba Revolt.
Circa mid-20th century.
The menorah comprises a row of eight (8) rounded, recessed oil fonts intended for candles or wicks and oil, with an additional font fixed to the left side for the shamash.
The entire piece is covered in a rich, variegated glaze in deep bottle-green tones, leaving the lower and rear surface of the light-colored clay body exposed in its natural, unglazed state.
The menorah bears light natural soot and carbon marks within the oil fonts, attesting to active and traditional use during festivals past; it is preserved in very good condition, without significant fractures or cracks, and presents a beautiful nostalgic patina.
Width: 18 cm.
152 g.
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A Hanukkah menorah designed in an elongated boat-like format, evoking an ancient oil vessel, drawing direct inspiration from the world of Land of Israel archaeology and finds from the Second Temple period and the Bar Kokhba Revolt.
Circa mid-20th century.
The menorah comprises a row of eight (8) rounded, recessed oil fonts intended for candles or wicks and oil, with an additional font fixed to the left side for the shamash.
The entire piece is covered in a rich, variegated glaze in deep bottle-green tones, leaving the lower and rear surface of the light-colored clay body exposed in its natural, unglazed state.
The menorah bears light natural soot and carbon marks within the oil fonts, attesting to active and traditional use during festivals past; it is preserved in very good condition, without significant fractures or cracks, and presents a beautiful nostalgic patina.
Width: 18 cm.
152 g.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
