(Scroll of Esther)

AUCTION 51 | Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Books, Part II

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Lot 327

MEGILATH ESTHER.

(Scroll of Esther)

Hebrew Manuscript written in Aschkenazi square script on vellum. Between each column detailed multicolored floral borders executed in gouache and featuring multiple gilt-outlined birds Worn in places with some soiling and tears to upper margins and along opening edge. 21 inches in height. Set on wooden roller

Scroll 19th-century; illumination, recent:

Est: $3,000 - $5,000