It's the Mishneh Torah.
From a piece in the Independent...
And Mr Steinhardt, 72, said: “We could not be happier that this rare and remarkable manuscript will be in the care of the Israel Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in perpetuity.
"One of the world’s most significant Hebrew manuscripts, the Mishneh Torah will add important new dimensions to both collections - and its shared homes in New York and Jerusalem will ensure the broadest public engagement with the work. Judy and I are also delighted for our role within the group of donors who are making this key acquisition possible.”
The 385 other lots cover seven centuries of Jewish culture and come from around the world. Many items are estimated at less than $10,000.
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