Bidspirit auction | Esther Scroll – Italy, 18th

Esther Scroll – Italy, 18th Century - 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.