Don Ferrante Maḥzor (15th century)

Don Ferrante Maḥzor [manuscript prayer book]

[Kingdom of Naples?, between 1458 and 1495?]

This magnificent 15th century Italian mahzor, or festival prayer book, includes a Haggadah section. On display is a page from the mahzor with an illustration of an olive tree to exemplify the word "maror" (bitter herbs). “Maror” symbolizes bitterness of the Egyptian oppression.

Holding Division: Dorot Jewish Division

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