Marriage Contract. Manuscript in Hebrew on vellum. Uniting Baruch Moshe the son of Kalonimus with Miriam the daughter of Isaiah Elijah Senegalia.

AUCTION 63 | Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 290
(KETHUBAH).

Marriage Contract. Manuscript in Hebrew on vellum. Uniting Baruch Moshe the son of Kalonimus with Miriam the daughter of Isaiah Elijah Senegalia.

Within colorful decorative border accomplished in watercolor bearing verses from Psalms wishing the couple fruitfulness and peace for Israel (Psalms 128:3-6). Upper portion above the text display scroll and prominent pomegranate motif - an allusion to fertility, along with medallions and linked hearts of <<micrographic text>> of Biblical verses associated with the happiness of the bride and groom. Framed. 14 x 16 inches.

Bologna: 4th Adar II 1840

Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,200