Decorated ketubah on parchment, for wedding of Mordechai son of Yitzchak Soares and Esther daughter of Saad Rossano. Cairo, Egypt, 14th Nisan 5604 [April 3, 1844].

Ink and paint on paper.

Ketubah on paper sheet with upper edges cut into a double arch shape, around a sharp-shaped protrusion. Ketubah and Tenaim text (in Sephardic cursive script) appear in the center, within a frame decorated with colorful vegetal patterns, designed as an arched structure topped by a large, pointed dome. Large flowerpots with floral arrangements flank the dome on both sides. The signature of the groom and witnesses appear on the edges of the ketubah text.

Approx. 39X54 cm. Overall good condition. Old folds and stains, with tears across folds and upper decoration – professionally restored, slightly affecting text and decorations. Handwritten inscription, in ink, on verso.

For similar ketubot, see NLI ketubah site, listings 990052806080205171 and 990051209390205171.