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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Esther Scroll – Germany, 17th Century – Traditions Not Customary in Later Times – Wooden Case, Dated 1652
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,500
Including buyer's premium
Esther scroll. [Germany, ca. 17th century].
Script typical of 17th century Germany. 25 lines per column. Further characteristics consistent with the period, including several medieval Ashkenazi traditions which were not customary in later centuries (see enclosed expert's report). In two places, letters highlighted with serifs spell out the four-lettered Names of G-d.
Turned wood case, with engraved text: "Yonah son of Aryeh Nesher 1652". The preliminary margin inscribed "Yonah" in Ashkenazi hand.
Scroll height: 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Creases and wear. Several holes. Case height: approx. 24.5 cm. Case in good condition, with minor damage. Loss to shaft, with handle completely missing.
Expert's report enclosed.
Script typical of 17th century Germany. 25 lines per column. Further characteristics consistent with the period, including several medieval Ashkenazi traditions which were not customary in later centuries (see enclosed expert's report). In two places, letters highlighted with serifs spell out the four-lettered Names of G-d.
Turned wood case, with engraved text: "Yonah son of Aryeh Nesher 1652". The preliminary margin inscribed "Yonah" in Ashkenazi hand.
Scroll height: 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Creases and wear. Several holes. Case height: approx. 24.5 cm. Case in good condition, with minor damage. Loss to shaft, with handle completely missing.
Expert's report enclosed.
Esther and Haftarot Scrolls
Esther and Haftarot Scrolls