This studio art glass Hanukkah menorah features a sculptural, dreidel-shaped main panel crafted from heavy fused and slumped glass. The center panel displays a vibrant iridized blue-purple and turquoise finish with etched organic contour lines and four central pentagonal dreidel motifs, each containing a Hebrew letter corresponding to the traditional dreidel faces: Nun (נ), Gimel (ג), Hei (ה), and Shin (ש) (Nes Gadol Hayah Sham — "A great miracle happened there").

The base and upper candle-bearing bar are formed from thick, ice-like clear chiseled glass with raw, faceted edges. The top bar is fitted with nine brass candle cups arranged with eight main lights in a line and an elevated Shamash (servant candle) set on a raised tier at the left. The base bears a hand-engraved artist signature reading "Uda" directly in the glass surface, referencing Israel-born studio glass artist Yehuda Parmat (professionally known as Yehuda Parnat / Uda).

Origin & Age

• Origin: Israel / United States (Studio Art Glass by Yehuda Parmat / Uda)

• Age: Late 20th Century (Circa 1980s–1990s)

Material

Fused Art Glass, Dichroic/Iridized Enamel Coating, and Cast Brass Candle Holders.

Condition Report

Excellent Vintage Condition. The fused glass structure is structurally sound with no cracks or repaired breaks. Small chips or irregularities along the thick, chiseled glass edges of the base and upper rail are integral to the artist's original cold-working and hand-chiseled aesthetic. Brass candle cups show minor wax residue and light, original patination inside the sockets consistent with gentle ceremonial use. The hand-etched signature "Uda" remains clear and fully intact on the top surface of the glass base.

Authenticity Assessment

The piece displays verified characteristics of Judaica studio glass by Yehuda Parmat (Uda). Authentic studio markers visible under physical examination include:

1. Glass Construction & Edging: Signature hand-chiseled and diamond-ground cold working along the clear base and candle rail, showing intentional textural variation rather than smooth mold seams.

2. Surface Work: Fine hand-etched silver/gold line-work defining the dreidel shapes and Hebrew letters within the iridized surface.

3. Hardware Integration: Solid brass cups set directly into ground glass sockets using clear structural adhesive, showing original aged brass patination.

4. Signature: Diamond-scribe hand-engraved cursive signature reading "Uda" directly on the glass surface.

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