![[HEBREW MANUSCRIPT]. Esther Scroll. Undecorated Megillah Esther from Venice, 17th century.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2006/NYR/2006_NYR_01769_0303_000(122637).jpg?w=1)
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[HEBREW MANUSCRIPT]. Esther Scroll. Undecorated Megillah Esther from Venice, 17th century.
107 x 2200 mm. Hebrew Megillah manuscript written in fine calligraphy in black ink on vellum, 3 membranses, 18 columns and 17 lines. Silver mounted ivory case, 160 mm. high. The spool-turned ivory case is handsomely embellished with applied silver gilded rosettes in four rows, with large rosettes at ends.
A rare example of an ivory decorated case.
107 x 2200 mm. Hebrew Megillah manuscript written in fine calligraphy in black ink on vellum, 3 membranses, 18 columns and 17 lines. Silver mounted ivory case, 160 mm. high. The spool-turned ivory case is handsomely embellished with applied silver gilded rosettes in four rows, with large rosettes at ends.
A rare example of an ivory decorated case.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
The text is written in an Italian square hand of the 18th century.