(Scroll of Esther)

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 457

MEGILATH ESTHER

(Scroll of Esther)

Manuscript on vellum. Text in Moroccan Square Script in 21 columns, 21 lines per column. Text within elaborately decorated multicolored arches with symbolic illustration of a gallows Some letters repaired and rewritten throughout

Morocco : c. 1800

Est: $6,000 - $8,000