Fragments of an ancient manuscript removed from the Binding Geniza. Commentary on the Rambam, laws of the impurity of tzara'at. Unidentified composition. Sephardi writing. [15th/16th century]. Written on one leaf: "I will begin to write the laws of the impurity of tzara'at with the assistance of He who gives man understanding". The watermarks on the leaves are similar to those which appear on paper produced in Europe in the second half of the 15th century and in the beginning of the 16th century. 18 leaf fragments, varying sizes. Various damages sustained by removal from binding. Provenance: Collection of David Frankel, NY.