Letter: T-S K24.31

Letter T-S K24.31

Metadata

Shelfmark
T-S K24.31
Primary Language
Judaeo-Arabic

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Description

Late letter in Judaeo-Arabic addressed to Avraham Dayyan from Binyamin de Curiel and Avraham Crespin. These men are known from other fragments. Dating: probably 18th- or 19th century based on those mentioned and paleography but there is likely a damaged date in the first line with a 54[..] AM year. Only the ת 400 numeral is legible without enhanced imaging. Rashīd (Rosetta) is mentioned in line 9, Istanbul in l. 21, and possibly Venice somewhere, but these references may only be describing goods. The verso mentions a certain Yaʿaqov Portos in line 21 in connection with the port city of Damietta (קפןטקייא). Requires further examination. MCD.

Related Places

Mentioned
Constantinople, Damietta, Rosetta, Venice

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Additional metadata

Provenance
Geniza
Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Box K, 24, f. 31; TS Box K, 24, fol. 31; TS K, 24, f. 31; TS K, 24, fol. 31
Input date
In PGP since 2020
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Transcription
Translation

T-S K24.31 1r

°
1r

T-S K24.31 1v

°
1v
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