![Decorated Esther scroll. [Iran / Kurdistan, 19th century].
Ink on parchment; carved wood.
Esther scroll, written](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale101/40_1.jpg "Decorated Esther Scroll – Iran / Kurdistan, 19th Century – with Origin")
![Decorated Esther scroll. [Iran / Kurdistan, 19th century].
Ink on parchment; carved wood.
Esther scroll, written](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale101/40_2.jpg "Decorated Esther Scroll – Iran / Kurdistan, 19th Century – with Origin")
![Decorated Esther scroll. [Iran / Kurdistan, 19th century].
Ink on parchment; carved wood.
Esther scroll, written](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale101/40_3.jpg "Decorated Esther Scroll – Iran / Kurdistan, 19th Century – with Origin")
Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
Decorated Esther Scroll – Iran / Kurdistan, 19th Century – with Original Wooden Handle
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,188
Including buyer's premium
Decorated Esther scroll. [Iran / Kurdistan, 19th century].
Ink on parchment; carved wood.
Esther scroll, written on 7 parchment membranes, 33 text columns, 11-14 lines per column, with serifs (Tagim).
All text columns bordered with thin frames decorated with a repeating vegetal pattern. At edges of first and last membranes, vegetal and floral decorations, in characteristic Near-Eastern style, particularly that of Iran and Kurdistan. Rolled on original hand-carved wooden handle.
Height of parchment: Approx. 8.5-9 cm, wooden handle: 26 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, tears and wear to first membrane. Unraveled stitches in seams of 5th and 6th membranes.