(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 458

MEGILATH ESTHER

(Scroll of Esther)

Manuscript on vellum. Text in Italian Square Hebrew Script in 24 columns, 15 lines per column. Includes blessing in smaller script. Black ink with sharp "tagin." Text within multicolored floriated arches with symbolic illustration of gallows In velvet casing

Italy: Late 17th Century

Est: $8,000 - $10,000

Prof. Shalom Sabar, Department of Art History, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, has examined this Manuscript and his comprehensive description in Hebrew is appended to the lot