Hanukkah lamp c. 1760
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This silver Hanukkah lamp, crafted by German silversmith Rotger Herfurth in 1760, is a beautiful example of Rococo style. The lamp features elaborate ornamentation, including two lions flanking a central coat of arms. The detailed carving and intricate design of the lamp's backplate are characteristic of the Rococo period. The lamp was likely commissioned by a Jewish family in Germany as a testament to their faith and wealth, and reflects the artistic excellence of the time. This object is a significant piece in the study of both Jewish ceremonial art and Rococo silverwork.
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In 1711 the Jewish ghetto of Frankfurt was destroyed by fire, prompting a resurgence of Jewish ceremonial art commissions. Roger Herfurth, a Christian silversmith, was uniquely positioned to take advantage of this demand, creating more than thirty documented works of ceremonial art for Jewish patrons. His Hanukkah lamp design features a chest-shaped container for oil, a solid back plate ornamented with repoussé shells and scrolls surrounding a Temple menorah, and rampant lions flanking a crowned cartouche. This form became so popular that it was replicated well into the 19th century and is still referred to as the "Frankfurt type."
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