Miniature Esther scroll, placed in decorated silver case. Origin unknown [Russia? China?, ca. mid-20th century].
Ink on parchment; silver; cloisonné enamel.
Miniature Esther scroll, inscribed on five parchment membranes glued together, 30 columns of text, 14 lines per column.
Placed in a cylindrical silver case decorated with enamel colored by the cloisonné technique, in vegetal and geometrical patterns and Stars of David. The two blue decorative bands around the case are labeled "Megillat / Esther". The top is shaped as a crown-like dome, decorated with flowers and bead-like enamel ornaments; conical handle, decorated with matching patterns.
Height of parchment: 4.7 cm. Length of scroll: approx. 177 cm. Height of case: 14.5 cm. Overall good condition. Light damage to enamel (small pieces missing). Placed in leather-coated case (new).
