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A rectangular panel beneath the text space encloses a scene of Israelites working in an open field surrounded by buildings. On the left an Israelite bends down to the ground, holding a sickle in both hands. Behind him stands a bearded man wearing a long robe and a turban-like hat. To the right another Israelite bends forward holding a long rod in his right hand. Two bearded taskmasters (?) stand behind urging him on. A lone figure stands at the center of the field in the background. Additional figures stand beneath the arches of one of the buildings on the left. A small square panel at the top right of the page encloses the initial letter 'Resh' beginning the passage, "Rabbi Yosei the Galilean said ..." Behind the letter, sits Rabbi Yosei raising a staff as he engages in discussion with his students who stand before him.