Illustrated manuscript, counting of the Omer. [Italy], 19th century.
Miniature format.

Square script, partially vocalized.

Ownership inscription on first page (inside blank frame) of "Yosef Moscato", dated 1865.

At beginning of manuscript, illustrated title page (in green-gold, red and blue), with the caption "Order of counting the Omer", followed by the blessing and the Harachaman prayer, and the order of counting for each day (separate page for each day).

On each page with the count, the word "Hayom" is emphasized in large gilt-filled letters. Each page is framed in a greenish gold (one framed page is left blank). Colorful decoration on last page.

Original parchment binding, with gilt and color decorations, colorful endpaper and gilt inscription on both sides of binding: "A. G. S. C".

[28] leaves. 6.5 cm. Gilt edges. Good-fair condition. Stains (large stain to bottom of many leaves). Last leaf detached. Front endpaper apparently lacking. Original parchment binding. Light damage and worming to binding.