Five Centuries of Hanukkah Lamps from The Jewish Museum : A Catalogue Raisonne (9780300106237)

The observance of Hanukkah as a time of freedom and miracles resonates strongly with Jews today as in centuries past, and the Hanukkah lamp is central to the celebratory ritual. The importance of the Hanukkah lamp is reflected in the collection of The Jewish Museum in New York: its 1,022 lamps represent the largest assemblage of Hanukkah lamps in the world. This publication presents the Museum's unparalleled collection in its entirety. Remarkably expressive and varied, these lamps are a revelation for anyone interested in Jewish culture, history, and the beauty and diversity of these beloved traditional objects.

Product details

• Format Hardback | 416 pages
• Dimensions 229 x 305 x 46.74mm | 3,016g
• Publication date 11 Apr 2005
• Publisher Yale University Press
• Publication City/Country New York, NY, United States
• Language English
• Edition Statement New
• Illustrations note 129 color + 497 duotone + 163 halftone illus.
• ISBN10 0300106238
• ISBN13 9780300106237

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