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Wedding Riddle

Artist Unknown

ca. 1770

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Page of Hebrew and Italian text framed by floral motifs and three women at the top: one with drawing tool and Zodiac symbols, one with two babies, and one holding sword.

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Holy Roman Empire (Italy)

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Jewish languages

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