Castiçal - Bronze

Antique brass or bronze Hanukkiah (Jewish candelabrum for the holiday of Hanukkah) in the shape of an oil lamp, crafted in the traditional Eastern European style.
Two Lions of Judah: A traditional Jewish heraldic symbol representing the strength and royal lineage of the Tribe of Judah; they are often depicted guarding and supporting sacred objects. Tablets of the Ten Commandments: Located centrally between the lions. They are inscribed with the first letters of the Hebrew alphabet (from Aleph to Yod), a common method of representing and numbering the commandments in Jewish art. Crown (Keter): Positioned at the top above the tablets, symbolizing the Crown of the Torah or God's sovereignty. Base with eight receptacles: At the very bottom lies a classic "bun-shaped" reservoir featuring eight connected receptacles; oil was poured into these, and wicks were placed in them to be lit during the eight days of Hanukkah. Shamash (helper light): At the very top of the arch sits a separate holder intended for the Shamash—the candle or wick used to light the other lamps. Such wall-mounted or tabletop oil lamps were produced using casting techniques (most commonly sand casting) in Eastern Europe (such as Poland, Ukraine, or Galicia) during the late 19th or early 20th century, and were used in households to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Name: Bronze Hanukkiah
Period: Late 19th or early 20th century