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LOT 25:
"Kandil" in form of Hamsa – Sabbath Oil Lamp – Morocco
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"Kandil" in form of Hamsa – Sabbath Oil Lamp – Morocco
Sabbath oil lamp ("kandil"). Morocco, [20th century].
Sheet copper, cut and engraved.
Back plate designed in form of open palm of hand ("hamsa"). Engraved decorations with vegetal and geometric patterns, and Star of David. Engraved Hebrew inscription: "To kindle the Sabbath light." Two square oil pans, each with pinched, pointed corners for wicks. Suspension ring.
Height: 22 cm. Width: 14 cm. Good condition. Corrosion.
Reference: Jewish Life in Morocco, p. 45.
In Morocco, it was customary to light Shabbat and holiday candles at home using a ritual lamp known as a "kandil." After a woman's death, on the first anniversary of her passing, the lamps would be donated to the synagogue with an engraved dedication bearing the woman's name. Maintenance of the candles and wicks was the responsibility of the family.
