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Auction 103 Part 1 Jewish Ceremonial Art | Illustrated Scrolls and Manuscripts | Engravings and Graphic Art | Ketubot | Hebraica
Illustrated Manuscript – Megillot with Targum and Piyyutim – Persia, 19th Century
Opening: $400
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Books of Shir HaShirim and Ruth, with Aramaic translation; various piyyutim, and more. [Persia, 19th century].
Title pages and opening panels illustrated in color. Color decorations in several places (flowers, peacocks).
Includes a selection of piyyutim for the conclusion of Shabbat and various occasions, some by liturgical poets of Persia and the region.
Also includes: Kiddush for high holidays, Simanim for Rosh Hashanah, Nesiim readings, and more.
On p. 27b, inscription dated 1845.
[59] leaves. Lacking several leaves in the middle, and several leaves misordered. 15.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains, dark stains and smudging of paint, sometimes affecting text. Tears and wear and various defects. Without binding.
Illustrated Manuscripts, Associations' Ledgers and Various Manuscripts
Illustrated Manuscripts, Associations' Ledgers and Various Manuscripts