Auction 49
Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
Jan 20, 2016
(Your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 415:
Esther Scroll on Parchment in Large Letters – “HaMElech” Scroll / Parchment Leaf of Blessings
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Sold for: $360
Start price:
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300
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: On commission only
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Esther Scroll on parchment. Oriental script, in exceptionally large letters. [Jerusalem? 20th century]. A parchment leaf is enclosed, [same script as that of the scroll] with opening verses and scroll’s blessings [according to Yemenite congregations’ custom]. Height of parchment: 45 cm. 20 lines per column. Size of letters: approx. 1 cm. Height of parchment leaf: 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Some tears. Ownership ink-stamps.
