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.

Estimate: $1,500–$2,500
Hammer price: $1,000

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author

MEGILATH ESTHER.

Publication

19th-century

summary

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.”

Opening column backed onto fabric.

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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.

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