Ner Tamid (eternal lamp) late 19th-early 20th century
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The "Ner Tamid" (Eternal Lamp) is a brass oil lamp that is hung from two chains attached to a hook. Dating from the late 19th-early 20th century, the lamp's body is decorated with intricate engraved designs. This type of lamp would have been used in synagogues to symbolize the eternal flame, a reminder of God's presence. It can be viewed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
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European tourists visiting the Near East capitals of Cairo, Damascus, and Jerusalem vied for souveniers of beautiful inlaid metalwork of the Mamluk era (1250-1570), generating a 19th century revival of the style that lasted until WWI. This elaborately engraved and silver inlaid oil lamp was crafted by a series of craftsmen using the same techniques as the Mamluks and may have been used as a synagogue lamp.
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