![Esther scroll. [Probably North Africa, late 19th or early 20th century].
Ink on parchment; turned wood.
Esther scroll](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/18_1.jpg "Esther Scroll on Brown Gevil Parchment – North Africa, Late 19th or Ea")
![Esther scroll. [Probably North Africa, late 19th or early 20th century].
Ink on parchment; turned wood.
Esther scroll](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/18_2.jpg "Esther Scroll on Brown Gevil Parchment – North Africa, Late 19th or Ea")
Auction 109 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Megillot and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Esther Scroll on Brown Gevil Parchment – North Africa, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Esther scroll. [Probably North Africa, late 19th or early 20th century].
Ink on parchment; turned wood.
Esther scroll written in Sephardi script on 4 dark brown Gevil parchment membranes sewn together, 18 text columns, 21-24 lines per column (generally 22). Rolled on original wooden handle with large, wide base (top lacking).
Height of parchment: 17 cm. Fair-good condition. Creases, stains and wear, generally not affecting text. Several corrections to text. Some open tears and dark stains to outer edge of first membrane. Tears at end of last membrane (detached from handle). Height of handle: 30 cm. Top lacking.
Esther Scrolls
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