Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals

Miniature Esther Scroll – Wood and Ivory Case – India

Opening: $2,000
Unsold
Esther Scroll in an ivory and wood case. India (?), [late 19th or early 20th century]. Anointed parchment; ivory and Ebony case.
Sephardic script (Iraq?) on anointed parchment (the second parchment sheet is slightly different from the other sheets). Case made of ivory; handle made of dark wood, ends decorated with carved ivory decorations. Ivory clasp carved as a flower, with engraved ornamentations.
Height of parchment: 6 cm. Height of case: 24 cm. Overall good condition. Minor damages to ivory. Tears to parchment.
Judaica
Judaica