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Paper

 17.8 X 14.1 cm Columns: 1; lines: 16 (1r), 17 (1v), 13 (2r); ruling method: fol. 2r copied only on upper half, in cramped lines. Hebrew Oriental semi-cursive Material applied: black ink

12th century-14th century?

Orient Cairo Genizah Collection (University of Pennsylvania. Center for Advanced Judaic Studies. Library). Cairo Genizah Collection (Dropsie College. Library). Amram. Prayers for rain, Jewish