The Papercut Megillah Esther Scroll, made of a parchment cutout, handmade. Made in a limited amount of copies. Published by Or Editions, Baltimore (USA), [2000-s], Copy no. 18/180.
Megillat Esther, handsome scribal writing on high-quality parchment sheets. All the Megillah margins are decorated with a parchment cutout technique, precise impressive handwork.
Whereas usually, Esther scrolls are adorned with plant patterns, this Megillah has complex detailed decorations depicting figures and dozens of scenes from the Megillah story: the figure of Queen Esther, Ahasuerus' banquet, Esther's and Ahasuerus' wedding, etc. The upper margins of the Megillah are adorned with animal figures. The cutout designs were done according to an Esther Scroll originating in Holland, apparently from the 17th century (kept it the collection of the Israel Museum).
The scroll has an ivory-like attractive handle. The back of the Megillah is covered with red silk fabric. Placed in an elaborate case.
Parchment height: 24 cm. Good condition.
From the collection of Arnie Druck.