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Decorated and Illustrated Manuscript – “Tzhir Shel Pesach” – Morocco, 19th Century – Gross Family Collection - Manuscript, “Tzhir Shel Pesach” – an Aramaic work relating the Exodus from Egypt and the conquest of the Land. Morocco, 19th century. Attractive Moroccan manuscript, written in square script, decorated with colorful borders and illustrations, some partially filled in with color. Inscribed on the binding: “Haggadah: The Book of the Exodus from Egypt and the Conquest of the Land.” The work known as Tzhir Shel Pesach is among the traditional texts read by Moroccan Jews in connection with the Passover holiday, relating the story of the Exodus and subsequent events. The manuscript is incomplete; the beginning is lacking. Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv – one of the world's important collections of Judaica and Jewish manuscripts. Collection no. MO.011.075. [17] leaves. Approx. 20.5 cm. Moderate condition. Several leaves in moderate–poor condition. Darkening and stains. Tears and losses affecting text. The leaves have undergone restoration. New leather binding.