Auction 49b
Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
Jan 20, 2016
(your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 552:
Large Synagogue Lamp for Festive Occasions – India
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Sold for: $1,600
Start price:
$
700
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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Large Synagogue Lamp for Festive Occasions – India
Zhumbar – large lamp for festive occasions. India, early 20th century. Brass. Central hoop, with a dozen curved arms (with hoops at their end) – six turning upwards and six – downwards. Four rods for suspension. Such lamps served the “Bene Israel” congregation that lived mainly in Bombay, Calcutta and other towns in western India. “Oil chandeliers with thirteen arms, known as Zhumbar, were used in the synagogue on festive occasions” [Orpa Slapak (Editor), “The Jews of India – Bene Israel, Cochin Jews, Baghdadi Jews”, the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1995, pp. 78-79]. Length: 80 cm, width: approx. 55 cm. A dozen glass cups.
