• Ketubah




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    Ketubah
    Manuscript

    Broadsides 231


    Place:
    Italy

    Date:
    1700's

    Description:
    ink and pigment on parchment; 1 leaf (80 x 54 cm.); square Hebrew characters


    This large, lavishly decorated Italian ketubah from the 18th century displays a variety of vibrant images, including the zodiac, a common feature of ketubot. The central panel of this document containing the specific wording of the contract has been cut out, leaving a large central void.

    Digitization of this manuscript made possible by the Hornik Family Foundation

    From Peter and Linda for Melissa and Byron


    Manuscript Link:
    https://huc.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1365635926


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