{"product_id":"vintage-19th-century-brass-miniature-hanging-menorah-oil-lamp-with-ornate-dragon-hook-12-judaica-ritual-light","title":"Antique Late 18th or Early 19th C Italian Brass Miniature Judenstern Hanging Oil Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurchased from J. Greenstein auction house in NY, this exquisite miniature hanging Shabbat oil lamp evokes the artistry of 18th - 19th century Italian religious craftsmanship. The top hook is masterfully cast with a dragon-fin or mythical creature motif—curved and clawed for secure gripping—leading into a looped chain connector for easy suspension from a beam. The stem descends in elegant baluster form, adorned with three bulbous knops that provide both aesthetic rhythm and structural balance, transitioning seamlessly to the lamp head: a shallow, circular reservoir bowl (about 3 inches across) hammered from solid brass to hold olive oil, surrounded by six short, angular spout arms extending outward like a starburst, each with a notched tip for wicking cotton threads. Below the spouts sits a concave drip pan, subtly flared to collect falling oil, ensuring clean burning without residue. The entire piece bears a warm, mellow brass finish with natural tarnish, faint engraving lines suggesting hand-chasing, and no modern seams or welds visible, pointing to lost-wax casting techniques. At 12 inches long and 5 inches wide, it's compact enough for tabletop display or low-ceiling hanging, with a subtle sway that would have cast flickering shadows during evening prayers. This isn't a functional modern replica but a historical artifact suited for collectors of Judaica or antique lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Estimated 18th-19th century (circa 1750-1850), based on stylistic comparisons to similar pieces from the Central European Jewish workshops. The hand-hammered texture, lack of machine tooling, and verdigris patina support this dating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Likely Central European (Italy), produced in Jewish artisan guilds during the height of Hasidic or Sephardic metalworking traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem dimensions\u003c\/em\u003e: 12\" tall × 5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight of item\u003c\/em\u003e: 9 oz \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42542504935467,"sku":"318","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20251129_234010.jpg?v=1764801630","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/vintage-19th-century-brass-miniature-hanging-menorah-oil-lamp-with-ornate-dragon-hook-12-judaica-ritual-light","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}