Material: Brass
Height: 7.1" / 18 cm
Width: 13" / 33 cm
What an ornate display of Chanukah pride! This brass menorah features a lone soldier standing guard where the shamash is located. The six-spoken wheel on the back plate is believed to be inspired by the coat-of-arms of a family in Osnabruck, Germany in the 14th century. The presence of German Jews in this area has been verified as early as the 13th century, perhaps even earlier.
This item comes with a certificate of authenticity of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a small description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.