Large decorated paper ketubah. Venice, Italy, 14th Nisan 5589 [April 17, 1829].

Ink and paint on paper.

Ketubah on large paper sheet with upper edges cut into an arch, and decorated with a rich and colorful architectural pattern featuring pillars, ribbon medallions, the Tablets of the Covenant and a crown. Verses of blessing appear across the edges. On the edges of the ketubah text are the signatures of the groom and witnesses.

54.5X67 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, mainly to margins. Creases and folding marks. Marginal open tears and tears across folds – affecting text or decorations in some cases – professionally restored.

This ketubah is also documented on the NLI ketubah site, listing 990003035780205171.