Lot 360
Esther Scroll – Unusual Serifs
Esther scroll. [Poland, ca. 18th century].
Script typical of 18th century Western Poland. 20 lines per column. Many decorative serifs. The letter chet decorated with scrolling feet (typical of 18th and 19th century Germany). Wooden roller.
The heads of letters shin, ayin, tet, nun, zayin, gimmel and tzadi written in accordance with the opinion of the Arizal, including the reversed tzadi.
Scroll height: 16.5 cm. Roller height: 44 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and creases. Several holes. Many letters retraced.
