Manuscript fragment on parchment, Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Bava Batra. [Ashkenaz, ca. 13th century].

Ashkenazic square script.

The leaf has been cut at the top and bottom (possibly for reuse in binding), resulting in a lacking and non-continuous text.

The present parchment leaf contains a section from the conclusion of the sixth chapter of Bava Batra and sections from the beginning of the seventh chapter (corresponding to folios 101-107 in printed editions of the Talmud).

At the beginning of the seventh chapter, all the Mishnayot of the chapter are transcribed first, followed by the notation "Salik Pirka" ("end of chapter"), after which the Talmudic discussion on these Mishnayot begins.

[1] parchment leaf. 16.5X27 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Open tears, worming and damage, affecting text.

The location and date are based on an attached handwritten note by the previous owner, Mr. Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald, stating that Prof. Malachi Beit-Arié estimated the fragment to be from Ashkenaz, early 13th century, and noted its unique codicological and paleographic characteristics.