Marriage Contract. Manuscript in Hebrew, composed in Italian square Hebrew script on vellum.

AUCTION 57 | Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 261
(KETHUBAH).

Marriage Contract. Manuscript in Hebrew, composed in Italian square Hebrew script on vellum.

Text within stylized rectangular frame of brown, and gilt watercolor. Textual outer borders comprised of marriage-related Biblical verses in large square script set within a series of frames. Stylized geometric floral patterns in green, red and yellow watercolor enclosed within the frame. With customary shaped triangular lower end featuring an urn of flowers. 34.5 x 21 inches.

Rome: 14th Tishrei 1816

Est: $5,000 - $7,000
PRICE REALIZED $5,000