Marriage Contract. Manuscript in Hebrew composed in Persian square and semi cursive script on paper.

AUCTION 63 | Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 294

(KETHUBAH).

Marriage Contract. Manuscript in Hebrew composed in Persian square and semi cursive script on paper.

Text within red geometric decorative borders including floral leafy patterns. Some stains and a small marginal tear. 17.5 x 13 inches.

Hamadan (Iran): 27th Tishrei 1950

Est: $300 - $500

Recorded in the Biblical Book of Ezra, Hamadan, located in north-western Iran, has had a Jewish presence since the 10th century. The traditional site of the tomb of Mordechai and Esther is also present in Hamadan.