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Handwritten Leaf – Micrography – Minchat Zikaron – Europe, 1880 - Handwritten leaf, micrographic illustration. [Europe], 1880. Micrographic illustration of a jug, composed of the verses of Barchi Nafshi (Tehillim 104). At bottom of leaf, in boldface: ”Minchat Zikaron”. In center of illustration: ”Matitiah son of Avraham Baruch” (apparently the recipient). Above the illustration is a quote from the Mishnah. Frame bordering leaf. Date in corners: ”24th Shevat, 1880”. Below frame, ”Y.Sh.D.”, apparently the initials of the artist. [1] leaf. Approx. 22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains (mirrored text due to previous folding of leaf). Folding marks.