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Lot 255

Handwritten Document – Bologna Court, 1418

Handwritten document, to the Court house in Bologna. February, 1418. Italian.
The document describes a conflict between Chayin de Sebastius and Raphael Ben Hella; a conflict which turned to be violent when, following an argument in Italian, Chayin hit Raphael with a bread knife in the presence of several Jewish witnesses (names are listed). [1] leaf, written on both sides. 31 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Folding marks. Minor tears to borders. Small hole to center of leaf (folding line).