Shevithi. Manuscript on vellum. Black ink

AUCTION 23 | Tuesday, March 30th, 2004 at 1:00
Hebrew Printed Books & Manuscripts from The Rare Book Room of the Jews College Library, London The Third Portion

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Lot 210
(FRENCH JUDAICA)

Shevithi. Manuscript on vellum. Black ink

Single leaf. Depicting the Tetragrammaton within a decorated roundel on top of a Menorah and pitcher of oil with floral decorations. The branches and trunk are filled with appropriate verses. Decorated, architectural side panels contain “Brich Shmei,” penitential prayer for nocturnal emission and other prayers. Verso contains Kabbalistic Kavanoth with owner’s signature hailing from Nancy Approximately 5.5 x 6.5 inches. Framed

Nancy (Alsace-Lorraine): 18th century

Est: $12,000 - $18,000
PRICE REALIZED $19,000