Manuscript – Torah readings, prayers and recitals, various segulot and more. [Persia, mid–19th century].
The manuscript opens with a LaMenatze'ach Menorah decorated with red ink, comprising Shiviti and other verses. The previous page also features a LaMenatze'ach Menorah (not completed).
Most the manuscript is scribed in neat, vocalized, Oriental square script, and contains the first part of each Parashah, read on Monday, Thursday and Shabbat Minchah. Also includes the Torah reading for Rosh Chodesh, and Pitum HaKetoret.
The remaining leaves contain various selections and additions, in unskilled Oriental script: memorial prayers and other prayers recited at the cemetery, amulets and segulot, and more. Calendar for Tishrei 1854 – Shevat 1855. Some of the later inscriptions were written in the other direction, beginning from the end of the manuscript.
[105] leaves (including [13] blank leaves). 11 cm. Fair–good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions. New binding.
Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, PS.011.002.
