373. ISFAHAN, PERSIA. Adar 26, 5628 (1868). On paper, Gleefully decorated with watercolors. Imagery includes a personified rising sun behind two rampant lions flanking a cypress tree and other organic designs. The border is illustrated with Hebrew inscription of “WITH A GOOD SIGN AND WITH EXTRAORDINARY GOOD LUCK. The bride was Batsheva, daughter of Jacob and the groom was Abraham, son of Mordechai. Stains, folds, losses and restorations. 37” x 29”.
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