Colorful Illustrated Manuscript Leaf - Signed by Rabbi Binyamin Ze'ev Wolf Chayut of Varpalota - Disciple of the ...

Colorful Illustrated Manuscript Leaf - Signed by Rabbi Binyamin Ze'ev Wolf Chayut of Varpalota - Disciple of the Chatam Sofer
Colored illustrated manuscript leaf, dedication to the volunteer of the Chevra Kaddisha Gomlei Chassadim in Varpalota, signed by the rabbi of the city, R. Binyamin Ze'ev Wolf Chayut. Varpalota (Hungary), Adar 1819.
The leaf is embellished with two pillars adorned with vases and bouquets, in colored ink.
Square script and "Rashi" script. Dedication in honor of "Moshe Avril Ashko". On the margins of the dedication is a handwritten inscription and signature of R. Binyamin Ze'ev Wolf Chayut: "This was written in my presence and I have signed: Ze'ev Wolf Chayut of Varpalota.
R. Binyamin Ze'ev Wolf Chayut (ca. 1768-1847, Ishim B'Teshuvot HeChatam Sofer, p. 91). Disciple of the Chatam Sofer and also studied in Třešť from R. Levi Pollack. Afterward, he was appointed Rabbi of Stupava (Stampfen) and from 1810, he began his 38-year term as Rabbi of Varpalota. Several responsa to him are cited in the Chatam Sofer responsa (see Ishim B'Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, ibid).
Leaf, 24.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears with ink erosion and damage to text.