Bidspirit auction | Esther Scroll Written on Brown

Esther Scroll Written on Brown Gevil Parchment – Iraq, Early 20th Century - Esther scroll. [Iraq, early 20th century]. Ink on Gevil parchment; turned wood. Long Esther scroll, written in Sephardi (Babylonian) script on 7 soft light brown Gevil membranes sewn together, 20 text columns, 18 lines per column, with Tagim. Original wooden roller (from first decades of 20th century). Long fastener sewn to outer edge of first membrane. Height of parchment: 18.5 cm. Overall good condition. Correction to text of second membrane. Small open tear, to middle of fifth membrane. Late pen inscription to outer edge of first membrane. Height of handle: 37.5 cm. Overall good condition. Piece lacking from top. Ornament may be lacking from top of handle.