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Two Hanukkah Lamps Decorated with Fish and Birds – Folk Art in Sheet Metal – Djerba
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Продан за: $700
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300
Комиссия аукционного дома: 25%
НДС: 17%
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Two Hanukkah Lamps Decorated with Fish and Birds – Folk Art in Sheet Metal – Djerba
Two Hanukkah lamps – folk art. Djerba, Tunisia, [20th century].
Sheet metal, cut and shaped; rivets.
1. Arched back plate, surmounted by three cutout metal images of fish, riveted to back plate. Row of triangular oil fonts, supported by three legs. Oil font for servant light attached to upper middle of back plate. Suspension hole.
Fish appear as decorative elements on many items originating from Djerba. Among other things, they were believed to act as safeguarding or protective charms. Height: 17 cm. Width: 27 cm.
2. Back plate shaped like triangle with rounded angles. Surmounted by frilly ornament, flanked on either side by pair of large birds. Row of reeded oil fonts with pinched spouts for wicks, soldered to broad drip pan. Oil font for servant light attached to back plate just below apex, in middle. Height: 14 cm. Width: 23 cm.
Condition varies. Minor fractures and warping. Rust and old soldering repairs.
Purchased in Djerba.
