Decorated paper ketubah, for the wedding of Shmuel son of Chaim (Esfahoni) and Chanah daughter of Nisan. Tehran, Iran, 27th Tevet 5654 [January 5, 1895].

Ink and paint on paper.

Ketubah on large rectangular paper sheet, decorated with many colors in vegetal patterns, gold and silver. Ketubah text appears within rectangular frames (some with pointed edges), concluding with signatures of groom (to the left) and witnesses (one of whom signs with an ink stamp). On verso of sheet appears an additional sum added to the ketubah, dated Iyar 1896, with signatures of witnesses.

Decorative red paper ribbons mounted on edges.

51.5X83.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, mainly to upper part. Many old folding marks, and tears to folds – all professionally restored.

This ketubah is also documented on the NLI ketubah site, listing 990003035520205171.