Lot 398
Wooden Megillah with Bone and Ebony Top, Italy, 17th Century. The vellum scroll is decorated with hand painted illustrations with gilt, opening with the standing figures of Ahasuerus, King of Persia, in a crimson robe, and Queen Esther, both wearing crowns. The appearance of fish on the Megillah suggests an origin of Sicily or Naples. 45cm long. Good to Very Good condition, with some fading here and there in scroll. Very desirable.
Estimated Value $11,500 - 16,500.
From The Collection of Dr. Stephen Oppenheimer.
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