Esther Scroll. [Near East (most probably Eretz Israel), first half of 20th century]. Ink on parchment. Sephardi scribal script decorated with serifs (tagim). "Hamelech" scroll (most columns open with the word "Hamelech"), 20 lines per column. On the reverse of the first membrane appears an inscription in oriental script: "this scroll was… the estate of the deceased rabbi…" Rolled on a wooden roller. Parchment strip for binding (detached). Enclosed is an expert's certificate. Height of parchment: 32.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and creases. Some tears. Correction of ink in some places.
Esther Scroll. [Near East (most probably Eretz Israel), first half of 20th century]. Ink on parchment. Sephardi scribal script decorated with serifs (tagim). "Hamelech" scroll (most columns open with the word "Hamelech"), 20 lines per column. On the reverse of the first membrane appears an inscription in oriental script: "this scroll was… the estate of the deceased rabbi…" Rolled on a wooden roller. Parchment strip for binding (detached). Enclosed is an expert's certificate. Height of parchment: 32.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and creases. Some tears. Correction of ink in some places.
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