Ketubah recording the marriage of the groom Avraham son of Yaakov, to the bride Malka daughter of Simcha. Herat, Afghanistan, Tammuz 1877.
Five empty arches on top of the ketubah and five empty cartouches on bottom. The text ends with a blessing customary among the Jews of Afghanistan: "May they have a long and fruitful life, in the name of Moshe and Israel". Witnesses' signatures.
Approx. 37X48.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears, wear and creases. Folding marks. Ink traces (due to the ketubah having been folded).