![Decorated Esther scroll. [Italy, 19th century].
Ink and paint on parchment.
Small format Esther scroll, written on 7](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale108/8_1.jpg "Small-Format Decorated Esther Scroll – Italy, 19th Century")
![Decorated Esther scroll. [Italy, 19th century].
Ink and paint on parchment.
Small format Esther scroll, written on 7](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale108/8_2.jpg "Small-Format Decorated Esther Scroll – Italy, 19th Century")
![Decorated Esther scroll. [Italy, 19th century].
Ink and paint on parchment.
Small format Esther scroll, written on 7](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale108/8_3.jpg "Small-Format Decorated Esther Scroll – Italy, 19th Century")
Auction 108 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Scrolls and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Small-Format Decorated Esther Scroll – Italy, 19th Century
Opening: $400
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Decorated Esther scroll. [Italy, 19th century].
Ink and paint on parchment.
Small format Esther scroll, written on 7 sheets of parchment sewn together, 66 columns of text (+ column of blessings over the Megillah reading at beginning + 6 additional columns at the end, containing the final blessings as well as the piyut "Korei Megillah"), 10 lines per column.
All columns of text enclosed in slender decorative rectangular frames painted yellow. A matching but undecorated sheet of blessings is attached to the scroll. Wound around original handle surmounted by original crown-like ornament.
Height of parchment sheets: 7 cm. Good condition. Few creases and stains. Sheet of blessings: 23X6.5 cm. Good condition. Height of handle: 18.5 cm. Good condition.
Esther Scrolls and Manuscripts on Parchment
Esther Scrolls and Manuscripts on Parchment