Ner Tamid (eternal lamp), late 19th-early 20th century
Unknown artist, Syriaexpand_more
Brass, silver inlayexpand_more
Gift of Charlotte Karlenexpand_more 2005.76.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
European tourists visiting the Near East capitals of Cairo, Damascus, and Jerusalem vied for souveniers of beautiful inlaid metalwork of the Mamluk era (1250-1570), generating a 19th century revival of the style that lasted until WWI. This elaborately engraved and silver inlaid oil lamp was crafted by a series of craftsmen using the same techniques as the Mamluks and may have been used as a synagogue lamp.
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- Ner Tamid (eternal lamp)
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- Artist
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- 2005.76.1
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