[The book of Numbers]

Uniform title
Format
Manuscript, Book
Language
Hebrew
Published/​Created
[14th century?]
Description
1 leaf : parchment ; 291 x 240 (190 x 150) mm.

Details

Subject(s)
Rare books genre
Contained in
Summary note
Fragment of the book of Numbers, consisting of verses 36:3-13.
Notes
  • Ms. leaf.
  • Title supplied by cataloger.
  • Collation: Parchment ; p. II ; modern pagination in pencil using Roman numerals.
  • Layout: 25 lines in one column ; ruled.
  • Description: minor tears at bottom and one side, no loss of text ; script ductus is very large ; modest decorative dividers at the end of the book (p. II)
Language note
Hebrew;
Script
Samaritan.
Provenance
Ownership note on p. II in Samaritan in another hand, but the owner's name is incomplete (bar Pinḥas bar Yaʻqūb...).
Source acquisition
Gift ; Robert Garrett, Class of 1897 ; 1942.
OCLC
1372351844
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