Auction 5
Lot 167:
Ner Tamid hanging over the Aron Hakodesh in the synagogue, copper with glass foundry work. Handles cutted in machine. Upper lip that holds the handmade glass with engraved inscription “Ki ner elokim nishmat adam” – “Synagogue Bar Yochai Jerusalem” at the bottom “Jerusalem of six hundred and thirteen” glass engraving of flowers with star center. Apparently brought to the early 19th century Jerusalem and converted for use in Europe. With the words of Jerusalem in 1853. Size 38 cm including chain, glass diameter 16.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm lower base, 19th century Europe.
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