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Lot 8

Miniature Esther Scroll – Wood, Bakelite and Ivory Case

Miniature Esther Scroll, in a case. [19th century].
Parchment; wood; Bakelite; ivory.
Sephardi script, 16 lines per column. Fine case: handle and body of case made of black wood (ebony), two discs made of white Bakelite, clasp made of ivory.
Height of parchment: 6 cm, case: 15.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to first sheet. Last sheet is pasted. Clasp is broken.