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Lot 406

Esther Scroll - Italy, 17th Century

Parchment Esther scroll. [Italy, 17th century].
Neat Sephardic-Italian script, typical of northern Italy in the 17th century. The layout also follows the customs of that region and period. Crown decorations. Letters with decorative twirls in the final lines of the column of the ten sons of Haman and the last column.
13 lines per column. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear.
Expert report enclosed.