Chanukah lamp c. 1920

This silver Chanukah lamp, created around 1920 by an anonymous artist, is a beautiful example of filigree work. The delicate, intricate design features a series of vertical columns adorned with floral motifs, all crafted from coiled silver wire. The lamp has eight candle holders, representing the eight days of Hanukkah, and a central shamash, or servant candle, used to light the others. The lamp is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.