(Bible, Hebrew). Full two-sided leaf, text comprising: Daniel Chap. XI middle of verse 2 through middle of verse 13.

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $3,500

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author

(CAIRO GENIZA)

Place

(Orient

Publication

13th century)

Description

Square Hebrew script in an Oriental hand, brown ink on vellum. Text with nekudoth and cantillation. Plus marginal Mesorah and Keri.

summary

A leaf from a small Hebrew Bible written in a large, readable hand. Provenance: 1. Ben Ezra synagogue at Fustat, south of Cairo. Acquired by: 2. Elkan N. Adler. Gifted in 1897 to: 3. Wilfred Merton. Acquired after his death (1957) by: 4. Martin Breslauer. Sold in 1958 to: 5. Julius Bisno, Los Angeles. 6. Family descent.

Stained, edges worn. 4.75 x 5.20 inches.

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