![Esther scroll. [The Netherlands, late 19th or early 20th century].
Ink on parchment; turned wood.
Esther scroll writt](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/11_1.jpg "Large-Format Esther Scroll with Original Leather Handle – The Netherla")
![Esther scroll. [The Netherlands, late 19th or early 20th century].
Ink on parchment; turned wood.
Esther scroll writt](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/11_2.jpg "Large-Format Esther Scroll with Original Leather Handle – The Netherla")
Auction 109 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Megillot and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Large-Format Esther Scroll with Original Leather Handle – The Netherlands, 19th/20th Century
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Esther scroll. [The Netherlands, late 19th or early 20th century].
Ink on parchment; turned wood.
Esther scroll written in Ashkenazic script on 4 parchment membranes sewn together, 16 text columns, 28 lines per column, with Tagim. Two penultimate columns have crown-like Tagim over three words, one with another bird-like decoration.
On leading edge of first membrane, remains of blue silk originally sewn to back of scroll, and remains of paper base. Rolled on original wooden handle.
Height of parchment: 25.5 cm. Overall good condition. Few stains. Few minor tears, slightly affecting text. Remains of folding paper (served as base to fabric sewn to first membrane). Remains of blue silk (torn and lacking). Height of handle: 47.5 cm. Good condition. Bottom part broken and detached (at joint of handle and roller).
Esther Scrolls
Esther Scrolls