Lot 62
Adorned Manuscript – Hosha'anot, Hakafot and Songs for Simchat Torah – Yemen, 19th Century
Manuscript, Hosha'anot for the seven days of Succot, and Tikkun Simchat Torah, with songs and Piyutim according to the Yemenite custom. [Yemen, 19th century].
Handsome manuscript, decorated and adorned in red ink. At the top of the manuscript is a "Nice pleasant commentary… by the Rabbi Rashbetz, known also as Duran". Includes a blessing for the general public meant to be said on Simchat Torah. At the end of the manuscript are the rules of the Jewish calendar in Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic.
[66] pages. 16 cm. Fair condition, spotting, wear and tears at the margins. Some detached leaves. Contemporary leather binding, damaged.
