Esther scroll. [Europe?, 19th century or earlier].
Ink on parchment, in small format; rolled on carved wooden handle (non-original).
Written in fine Stam script (Vellish) with serifs (Tagim), on two parchment membranes, 15 text columns, 23 lines per column. HaMelech scroll (most columns begin with the word HaMelech). Each HaMelech is topped by various decorations – a crown or vegetal patterns.
In several places, Holy Names are emphasized in the scroll (following a common kabbalistic-Chassidic custom to emphasize letters of words whose initials form Holy Names).
Height of parchment: 9.7 cm. Maximum height (including handle): 26 cm. Fair-good condition. Dark stains, wear and creases. Deleted letters and fading of ink.
