<<Elephantine >> Scroll of Esther. Hebrew manuscript written in an uncommonly bold Aschkenazic hand on vellum. Composed on six membranes set in 18 columns. Height: 31 inches.
AUCTION 63 |
Thursday, November 13th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 303
MEGILATH ESTHER.
<<Elephantine >> Scroll of Esther. Hebrew manuscript written in an uncommonly bold Aschkenazic hand on vellum. Composed on six membranes set in 18 columns. Height: 31 inches.
19th-century
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
An extraordinarily large Esther Scroll. Attached is a Victorian manuscript description scholarly of the scroll, along with a label reading: “Kindly touch this Roll with great CARE.”