Obj. ID: 45795
Hebrew Illuminated Manuscripts Ketubah, Kolkata (Calcutta), 1924
The following description was prepared by William Gross:
This is a fascinating Ketubah from Calcutta, showing a large variety of symbols in use in India, including birds, animals and plant life. One of the most unusual illustrations is the representation of a brahma bull at the bottom left side of the Ketubah. In the center is a ship with a fish drawn at both the right and the left. This wedding took place on December 23, 1923 (15 Tevet 5684).
Bride: Dina Bat Mordechai Avraham Nissim Katan
Groom: Yechezkel Ezra Ben Ya'akov Yechezkel
For more information see: https://www.nli.org.il/en/discover/manuscripts/hebrew-manuscripts/itempage?vid=MANUSCRIPTS&docId=PNX_MANUSCRIPTS990003012600205171&scope=PNX_MANUSCRIPTS&SearchTxt=035.011.023