Auction 49b
Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
By Kedem
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Jan 20, 2016
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 419:
Esther Scroll – Carved Olivewood Case
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Sold for: $950
Start price:
$
400
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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Esther Scroll – Carved Olivewood Case
Esther Scroll on thin parchment. Ashkenazi script. [Jerusalem, early 20th century]. The titles of all columns are ornamented. Rolled on an Etz Chaim in a carved olivewood case, with illustration of the Holy Sites, black inscriptions [Jerusalem, Eretz Israel, Western Wall and Shmuel’s Tomb] and a colorful adorned frame. Height of parchment: approximately 10 cm. 21 lines per column. Maximum height with carved case: 33.5 cm. Good condition. Creases, faded ink.
