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Talisman, between 1800-1850.
קמיע
Library at the Katz Center - Archives Room Manuscript Karp BIII.3k
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- Format:
- Book
- Manuscript
- Standardized Title:
- תנ"ך. תהלים, ס"ז. עברית.
- Language:
- Hebrew
- Subjects (All):
- Jews.
- History.
- Talismans.
- Italy.
- Talismans--Specimens.
- Kavvanot (Cabala).
- Jews--Italy--History--Sources.
- Genre:
- Sources.
- Specimens.
- Talismans.
- Psalms.
- Cryptograms.
- Penn Provenance:
- Formerly in the collection of Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Karp.
- Physical Description:
- 1 item (1 leaf) : parchment ; 140 x 95 (125 x 84) mm
- Place of Publication:
- between 1800-1850.
- בין 1800-1850.
- Language Note:
- In Hebrew.
- Summary:
- This is a manuscript talisman dating from the early 19th century, likely from northern Italy. Verses from the Psalms surround Psalms 67 written in a menorah motif; written in a Italian square script typical of the early 19th century. Flower designs drawn above large letters; חיים, written at bottom edge in large script, perhaps indicates the first name of this talisman artist.
- Cited as:
- UPenn Karp BIII.3k.
- Contains:
- Bible. Psalms, LXVII. Hebrew.
- תנ"ך. תהלים, ס"ז. עברית.
- OCLC:
- 1263579306
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