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Decorated Manuscript – Piyyutim and Haftarot – North Africa, 19th Century

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Manuscript, piyyutim and haftarot. [North Africa, 19th century].
Western script, semi-cursive and square. Initial panels decorated with building-like and tower-like decorations, and other ornamentations. Fine decorative illustration to last page.
Two leaves from another manuscript are attached to this one (one from an anthology of piyyutim, and the second containing a section from a Goralot work).


[24], [2] leaves (missing leaves). 14 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Tears. Open tear to one leaf, affecting text. Disconnected leaves. Original leather binding, disconnected and damaged.


Provenance: Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, MO.011.073.

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North-African Jewry – Manuscripts
North-African Jewry – Manuscripts