DepartmentAsia
Pair of Shabbat candle holders
NamePair of Shabbat candle holders
Maker
Ben-Zion David
CultureJewish; Yemenite-Jewish
Date2010
Place madeOld Jaffe, Israel, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver, carnelian
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (26.1 x 8.2 x 8.3 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2010.40.1ab
DescriptionPair of silver candleholders with ornate filigree bases, each with four feet. The bases inset with four small round carnelian cabechons. Above the bases are polished silver drop shaped sections, each inset with four teardrop shaped carnelian cabechons. Above this are two fluted filigree sections, each with filigree hearts topped by a cone shaped filigree candleholder with small applied diamonds and flowers in six columns.
20th century
Late 19th century
ca. 1900
CA 1960, STAFF
