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Hanukkah lamp

Hanukah lamp. Metal. 19th century, Morocco, cession of Mr. Uriel Macías. Museum of Jewish History.

 

Hanukah lamp. Metal. 19th century, Morocco, cession of Mr. Uriel Macías. Museum of Jewish History.

 

Eight-stemmed oil lamps were used during Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which takes place during the month of Kislev (December). A wick was lit on one stem per night, until the end of the week-long celebrations.

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