<<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 66 |
Thursday, November 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 103
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: $1,500 - $2,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,000
<<An extraordinarily large Esther Scroll.>> Attached is a manuscript scholarly description of the scroll, along with a label reading: “Kindly touch this Roll with great CARE.”