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Sabbath Candlesticks
Possibly Danzig (independent city)
late 17th, early18th century
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H:32 cm
Credit Line
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Collection
Accession Number2013.911.1-2
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionRemarkable parcel gilt candlesticks bold repoussed and chased with floral, fruit and vegetable motifs. Grapes and wheat are clearly visible.
These may be to the seven species of the Land of Israel mentioned in the Bible: wheat, barely grapes, pomergranates, figs, dates and olives.The stem is in the shape of twisted columns of the Temple of Jerusalem. Inscription along the outer edge of the rim refers to the lighting of Shabbat candles.
These may be to the seven species of the Land of Israel mentioned in the Bible: wheat, barely grapes, pomergranates, figs, dates and olives.The stem is in the shape of twisted columns of the Temple of Jerusalem. Inscription along the outer edge of the rim refers to the lighting of Shabbat candles.
Marks
Letter R on base of both candlesticks. one piece has additional mark of vertical post with two horizontal posts and crown on top. This recalls the Danzig city mark of two crosses and crown on top.
Inscriptions"Lord of the Universe, here I have come to light the candles for the Sabbath"
No biblical or liturgical source for this inscription, possibly a combination of different sources.
No biblical or liturgical source for this inscription, possibly a combination of different sources.
ProvenanceOctober 8, 1996, anonymous sale, Sotheby's, Tel Aviv, lot 234, to Charles and Lynn Schusterman, Tulsa; 2013, gift of Lynn Schusterman to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 25, 2013)