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Bohemian Brass Hanukkah Menorah - 18th century Bohemian (Prague) brass Hanukkah Menorah. At the center of the openwork backplate, a medallion framed by a wreath, surmounted by a Star of David enclosing a Swedish hat (a symbol of Prague Jewry). Two additional Stars of David on backplate, which is decorated with latticework, flowers and foliate wreaths. Right side panel with image of Moses, left, with Aaron the Hight Priest. Height: 18.5 cm, width: 26.5 cm. A missing part, without a shamash. See similar items: - ”The Stieglitz Collection Masterpieces of Jewish Art”, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1987, item no. 159, p. 214. Narkiss, ”The Hanukkah Lamp”, plate XXXIII, item 93.