Persian Jewish Marriage Contract (Ketubah) from Isfahan, Iran
Artist Unknown
1887
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How does this document blend aspects of both Persian and Jewish traditions?
The artwork on the ketubah bears some similarities to the flag of the ruling Qajar dynasty. What message do you think its creator wanted to convey by this?
How do you think this might compare with designs on ketubot from other places and times?
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