[The book of Genesis]

Uniform title
Format
Manuscript, Book
Language
Hebrew
Published/​Created
[15th century?].
Description
1 leaf : parchment ; 230 x 190 (161 x 140) mm.

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    Summary note
    Fragment of the book of Genesis, consisting of the verses 48:10-49:9.
    Notes
    • Ms. leaf.
    • Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Collation: Parchment ; p. II ; modern pagination in pencil in Roman numerals.
    • Layout: 28 lines in 1 column ; frame-ruled.
    • Description: bottom part and edges of page torn, minimal but some loss of text ; small script, with the singat distinctive having the left side much thicker than the right.
    Language note
    Hebrew;
    Script
    Samaritan.
    Source acquisition
    Gift ; Robert Garrett, Class of 1897 ; 1942.
    OCLC
    1372352308
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