Esther scroll. [The Netherlands, ca. 18th century].
Ink on parchment. HaMelech scroll (most columns open with the word "HaMelech"), large format. European–Sephardic Stam script (Vellish), with fine crown ornaments. The script is typical of the 18th century Netherlands.
56 cm. Good–fair condition. Stains. Creases and wear. Ink fading and peeling to some letters in several places. Placed in old leather pouch, damaged.
Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, 081.012.017.
