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A Silver and Gold Esther Scroll Case, probably North African, mid 20th century

Auction Closed

December 15, 09:26 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A Silver and Gold Esther Scroll Case, probably North African, mid 20th century


Tik form, chased with panels of birds and foliage, applied with similarly engraved gold bands, detachable gold finials, fitted with an Esther Scroll, ink on parchment


Height 9½in. (24 cm)

The Megillah inside is a Scroll of Esther written in Ashkenazic script on nine columns (over two membranes), with 44 lines to a column.