ArtXVIIIe–XXe siècle
Illuminated ketubah, Morocco
Enrich the Great Bookכתובה מעוטרת, מרוקו
Description
Hebrew-Aramaic marriage contract adorned with motifs typical of Morocco: polylobed arches, Moorish geometric interlace and bright floral borders. Ketubot from the northern towns (Tetouan) often show an Andalusian taste inherited from the Spanish exiles. The text sets out the husband's obligations and the dowry; the margins hold verses and blessings.
Features
- Material
- Parchemin ou papier peint à la gouache, encre
- Provenance
- Maroc (Tétouan, Mogador, Meknès)
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