Manuscript, piyyutim and songs for various occasions, and Sharh (Judeo-Arabic translation and commentary) to several compositions. [Middle East (Syria/Eretz Israel/ Iraq?), 19th/20th century].
The first page of the manuscript, intended as a title page, features a decorative border, without text. Initial words on several leaves within ornamental panels.
The first part of the manuscript contains a collection of piyyutim and songs for various occasions: Purim, Passover, Shabbat and more. One leaf features the piyyut composed by R. Shalom Mohadeb commemorating the massacres of the Jews of Aleppo during the Druze revolt in 1860.
The rest of the manuscript contains Sharh (Judeo-Arabic translation and commentary) to the Mi Chamocha piyyut, to the Ten Commandements, Shir HaShirim and Tractate Derech Eretz, some include the original Hebrew text.
Over 150 written pages (and many more blank leaves). 18.5 cm. Dry paper in part. Fair-good condition. Stains, tears and wear. Tear affecting title page border. Worming. Several detached leaves. New binding.