Bidspirit auction | GERMAN ASHKENAZI HEBREW MACHZOR VELLUM

GERMAN ASHKENAZI HEBREW MACHZOR VELLUM LEAF 15TH C. - A 14th–15th century Ashkenazi Hebrew liturgical manuscript leaf on vellum, written in dark ink with prominent rubricated initial words in red pigment. The text, rendered in a formal square Ashkenazic script with vocalization marks, contains festival prayers from a Machzor. Mounted within a mat and wooden frame, the backing includes a vintage typed label stating: ”VELLUM SHEET FROM 14TH OR 15TH CENT. MACHSOR GERMAN BY ORIGIN”. judaica medieval parchment calligraphic liturgy prayerbook manuscript ashkenazi illuminated haggadah incunabula folio. Dimensions Frame: 22 x 14 in. Image: 12 1/2 x 7 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Visual inspection reveals age-consistent toning, discoloration, staining, and surface soiled areas across the vellum surface. Significant wear and rubbing to the ink text and red pigments are visible throughout, with areas of fading and pigment loss. Edges show minor fraying, cockling, and unevenness typical of single leaves removed from a bound manuscript volume. Unexamined out of frame.