Manuscript – Totzot Chaim / Derech Chaim – Yemen, the 17th Century

Manuscript – Totzot Chaim / Derech Chaim – Yemen, the 17th Century

Manuscript, Sefer Totzot Chaim, by Rabbi Moshe Nathan ben Nathanel, with Mishlei Menachem (separate title pages). Avodat Mikdash and Sefer Derech Chaim by rabbi Menachem Di Lonzano. Scribal script, Yemen, the 17th century. Before us are the books Toztor Chaim and Derech Chaim, part of a larger manuscript of the book "Shtei Yadot" by the Maharam Di Lonzano.

The first leaf of "Totzot Chaim" is partly missing and Sefer "Derech Chaim" is partly missing in its end. A total of 35 leaves. 15x20cm. The manuscript was dated by the experts of the manuscript department of the National Library to the 17th century by the style of its script. In addition, on leaf

[25] there is a water mark that does not appear in the Brika Catalog. Similar water marks do appear in the aforementioned catalog in the 17th century.

No binding. Good condition. Several leaves are in moderate condition. Restorations to the margins of the leaves. Stains and wear.