Ketubah : Yazd, Iran, 1861, October 31

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Title: Ketubah : Yazd, Iran, 1861, October 31
Contributor: Malka bat Akai
Mosheh ben Shemu'el
Rahamim ben Ya'akov
Yitshak ben David
Yosef ben Shemu'el Kohen
Published / Created: 1861 October 31
Publication Place: Yazd, Iran
Abstract: Marriage contract, manuscript, ink on paper, dated 27th of Heshvan 5622 (1862) at Yazd. Text surrounded by floral border. The upper register of the decoration has two small lions with a rising sun in the background of one of the lions, above the lions are two fish, a symbol of fertility. Below the main text of the ketubah, is a statement in Judeo-Persian, written in Hebrew cursive characters, which may concern additional gifts given by the groom. Below this statement there are cartouches, which include the names of seven witnesses.
Description: Bride: Malka bat Akai?
Bridegroom: Mosheh ben Shemu'el.
Witnesses: Yitshak ben David ; Rahamim ben Ya'akov ; Yosef ben Shemu'el Kohen ; and others.
Extent: 1 l.
74 x 63 cm.
color illustration
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: Hebrew
Official Aramaic (700-300 BCE); Imperial Aramaic (700-300 BCE)
Persian

Format: mixed material
Genre: Hand coloring
Illustrations
Ketubahs
Manuscripts
Subject (Geographic): Yazd (Iran) --Religious life and customs
Subject (Name): Malka bat Akai
Mosheh ben Shemu'el
Rahamim ben Ya'akov
Yitshak ben David
Yosef ben Shemu'el Kohen
Subject (Topic): Ketubah --Iran --Yazd
Prenuptial agreements (Jewish law)

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