Mosque Lantern

1995.22.0001A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Mosque Lantern (1995.22.0001A)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Furnishings : Lighting Equipment : Lighting Holders ; Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Asia, West : Israel
Period	N/A
Date	1921
Culture	Palestinian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	77.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	22.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	20.2 cm
Weight	2,477 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes	Forming, Piercing, Soldering, Cast

Research Remarks

Description	Per Joel Gordon, Dept. of History, UIUC, 1997: (Info on 1995.10.0011). "This is listed as an Arabian-style synagogue lamp." "Arabian-style" should be dropped, and Middle Eastern used instead. Research should be conducted as to what particular religious desingation this belongs, if any. "Most confusing are the variety of geographical designations. The item is listed in various files as Moroccan and Palestinian, but also as purchased in Yemen. Generally tourists travel to the north. The Jewish population tended to be from the south (Aden); most in any case, left in the late 40's/early 50's." Religious designation is questionable.
Published Description	Under Review
Bibliography	Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	N/A
Reproduction	no

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