![Esther scroll. [The Netherlands, 18th or early 19th century].
Ink on parchment; silk; turned wood.
Esther scroll writ](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/10_1.jpg "Esther Scroll with Original Wooden Handle – The Netherlands, 18th/19th")
![Esther scroll. [The Netherlands, 18th or early 19th century].
Ink on parchment; silk; turned wood.
Esther scroll writ](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/10_2.jpg "Esther Scroll with Original Wooden Handle – The Netherlands, 18th/19th")
![Esther scroll. [The Netherlands, 18th or early 19th century].
Ink on parchment; silk; turned wood.
Esther scroll writ](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale109/10_3.jpg "Esther Scroll with Original Wooden Handle – The Netherlands, 18th/19th")
Auction 109 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Megillot and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Esther Scroll with Original Wooden Handle – The Netherlands, 18th/19th Century
Opening: $300
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
Esther scroll. [The Netherlands, 18th or early 19th century].
Ink on parchment; silk; turned wood.
Esther scroll written on especially fine Sephardic script on 3 parchment membranes sewn together, 13 text columns, 25 lines per column. Beginning of first membrane sewn to blue silk sheet. Rolled on original wooden handle.
Height of parchment: 21 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, creases and slight wear to first membrane. Corrections to text in some places. Height of handle: 38 cm. Good condition. Ornament (knob?) lacking from edge of handle. Fabric heavily worn and partially torn. Remains of fastener (lacking).
Esther Scrolls
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