Decorated parchment ketubah, for the wedding of Moshe Shmuel son of Yehudah Guglielmi and Diamante daughter of Yitzchak Mondolfi. Urbino, Italy, 10th Cheshvan 5493 [October 29, 1732].

Ink and paint on parchment.

Ketubah on a rectangular parchment sheet, its upper part shaped into a pointed arch, featuring undulating margins. The text of the ketubah appears in the center, in square script, with the signatures of witnesses below: Avraham Chai son of R. David and Matzliach son of Porat son of Yehudah Zechariah Chaim son of Porat.

The text of the ketubah is framed in a pointed arch, featuring undulating margins, headed by blessings arranged along the arch's edges: "With an auspicious sign and good luck for the groom, bride and all of Israel, Amen". The margins of the ketubah are decorated with a wide frame composed of rich and colorful vegetal and floral illustrations, incorporating a pair of peacocks. The design of the ketubah is influenced by common decorative traditions of the Marche region, and it resembles decorated ketubot from Ancona and Senigallia.

40X65 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, creases and folding marks, slightly affecting text and decorations. Damage and open tear to margins, professionally restored.