Manuscript, Passover Dahir and anthology of piyyutim. [Morocco, 19th century].
Thick volume. Western script, cursive and square. Includes initial panels and various decorations, some colorful (most of which are damaged and torn as a result of ink erosion).

Original leather binding made by R. Yosef son of R. Moshe Abuchatzeira, patriarch of the Fez branch of the Abuchatzeira family and a professional bookbinder. His personal design is tooled onto both sides of the binding, in the shape of a star with a caption containing his name.
The first part of the manuscript is a copying of the Passover Dahir, and the second part is an anthology of piyyutim by Moroccan.
Ownership inscription on p. 9b: "Shmuel Ibn Danan".

[284] leaves. 10.5 cm. Fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. Stains, tears and wear. Severe and open tears to several leaves as a result of ink erosion of decorations. Original leather binding, damaged and partially detached.

Provenance: Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, MO.011.041.

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