![Large format Esther scroll. [Italy, 18th century].
Ink on parchment; wood.
Especially long Esther scroll, written on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/3_1.jpg "Esther Scroll – Italy, 18th Century")
![Large format Esther scroll. [Italy, 18th century].
Ink on parchment; wood.
Especially long Esther scroll, written on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/3_2.jpg "Esther Scroll – Italy, 18th Century")
![Large format Esther scroll. [Italy, 18th century].
Ink on parchment; wood.
Especially long Esther scroll, written on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/3_3.jpg "Esther Scroll – Italy, 18th Century")
Auction 109 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Megillot and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Esther Scroll – Italy, 18th Century
Opening: $400
Sold for: Unsold
Large format Esther scroll. [Italy, 18th century].
Ink on parchment; wood.
Especially long Esther scroll, written on 11 parchment membranes sewn together, 35 text columns, 13 lines per column, with Tagim. Lengthened Lamed letters on top lines of columns. Wooden roller.
The outer edge of the scroll is decoratively cut. Pencil lines bounding the columns in several places throughout the scroll.
Height of parchment: 22 cm. Overall good condition. Few stains and wear, mainly to first membrane. Puncture to eighth membrane. Minor tears to last two membranes. Stains to last membrane. The scroll is not sewn to wooden roller. Wooden roller: 28 cm. Without base, handle and top ornament.
Esther Scrolls
Esther Scrolls