Asta Bidspirit | Collection of Leaves of Ancient
Collection of Leaves of Ancient Manuscripts from the Middle Ages Originating from Geniza – Oriental Countries - Collection of ancient handwritten leaves, which were retrieved from geniza. Mostly complete leaves. · Gathering of six leaves out of a manuscript composition on Mitzvot, in Judeo-Arabic, from a chapter discussing the laws of ritual slaughtering. It appears to be a Karaite work. Early oriental square script. [13th/14th century]. [6] leaves, [12] written pages. 18 cm. 21 lines per page. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Large tears affecting text in several places. · Two leaves, out of a medical composition in Judeo-Arabic. Early oriental semi-cursive script. [14th/15th century]. Out of chapters on eye care. A diagram appears on p. [3]. [2] leaves, [4] written pages. 17.5 cm. 15-16 lines per page. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear, affecting text. · Two leaves, three of the pages contain Arabic inscriptions (presumably concerning commerce), and the fourth page contains lists in Arabic in Hebrew script. Early oriental semi-cursive script. [15th century?]. [2] leaves, [4] written pages. 18 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, wear and tears, affecting text.