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Italian, 18th century

Illuminated Jewish Marriage Contract Fragment in Aramaic

18th century
Manuscript cutting in tempera and colored inks, with floral cutouts, and Hebraic inscriptions in brown and black inks, on vellum
17.6 × 19.9 cm (6.9 × 7.8 in)

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