Sabbath lamp
This ornate silver lamp was used on Jewish festivals and on the Sabbath in the home. Composed of five pieces, this lamp is of typical Dutch design and was manufactured by the silversmith Johannes Schiotling for a Jewish patron.
Artwork Details
- Title: Sabbath lamp
- Maker: Johannes Schiotling (Swedish, Gothenborg 1730–1799 Amsterdam)
- Date: 1771
- Culture: Dutch, Amsterdam
- Medium: Silver: chased
- Dimensions: confirmed: 36 1/2 × 13 in., 5 lb. (92.7 × 33 cm, 2285.5g)
- Classifications: Judaica, Metalwork-Silver
- Credit Line: Purchase, Manda and Albert Kalimian Gift, in honor of Sabrina and Daniel Kalimian, 2026
- Object Number: 2026.334a–f
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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