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Paper

 13 X 9.4 cm Lines: 15 (1r-v), 11 (2r), 12 (2v). Hebrew Oriental semi-square semi-cursive Material applied: black ink

12th century-13th century?

Orient Cairo Genizah Collection (University of Pennsylvania. Center for Advanced Judaic Studies. Library). Cairo Genizah Collection (Dropsie College. Library). Amram. Ninth of Av , Liturgy , Texts