![Esther scroll in large letters. [Italy, ca. late 17th or early 18th century].
Ink on parchment in large format.
Esthe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/1_1.jpg "Esther Scroll – Italy, 17th/18th Century")
![Esther scroll in large letters. [Italy, ca. late 17th or early 18th century].
Ink on parchment in large format.
Esthe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/1_2.jpg "Esther Scroll – Italy, 17th/18th Century")
Auction 109 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Megillot and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Esther Scroll – Italy, 17th/18th Century
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Esther scroll in large letters. [Italy, ca. late 17th or early 18th century].
Ink on parchment in large format.
Esther scroll in Italian Stam script, in large letters, on 7 parchment membranes sewn together, 27 text columns, 19 lines per column, on a wooden roller (without handle and crown).
Height of parchment: 29.5 cm. Maximal height, including wooden rod: approx. 34 cm. Varying condition; good-fair to fair. Many stains and wear. On first membrane, large dampstains, cracks and defects. Fading of ink of most of text. Seams slightly detached. Wooden roller lacking base, handle and top ornament.
Esther Scrolls
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