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Auction 105 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Esther Scrolls and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Miniature Decorated Esther Scroll – Italy, 19th Century
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Esther scroll. [Italy, ca. 19th century].
Ink and paint on parchment; rolled on carved wooden handle (non-original). Miniature format. First sheet cut decoratively at edge, with fabric lace for fastening.
Written in Italian Stam script, with serifs (Tagim) on 8 long and narrow parchment membranes, 61 text columns, 6 lines per column.
Miniature scroll with an unusual layout. Upper edges throughout the scroll are bordered by a wide rectangular strip in a wave pattern, against a purple background. Each column is separated by pink columns standing on wide square bases. The scroll is accompanied by an original parchment leaf with Megillah reading blessings, decorated in like manner, with three pages colored light blue.
Height of parchment: 8.5 cm. Maximum height (including handle): 23 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and fading of ink.
Esther Scrolls
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