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Lot 367

Esther Scroll – North Italy, 18th Century

Esther scroll. [North Italy, ca. 18th century].
Vellish script, in a style which combines Western-European and Italian scripts. The parchment processing is typical of Italy. Apparently, the scroll originated in Northern Italy. 31 lines per column. Rolled on a wooden roller.
Height of parchment: 28 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tear (repaired) to top of first membrane, affecting text. Faded ink. Break to wooden roller.