Scroll or Megillah of Esther

German

Jewish Museum

1650

Scroll or Megillah of Esther illuminated at the beginning by an Italian artist. Cylindrical case of parcel-gilt silver circa 1650 chased with three tiers of silver gilt arches decorated with scenes from the Book of Esther. Hebrew titles. Crank handle. Stolen from the collection in 1984.

• Medium: parchment
• ArtFunded in: 1938
• Presented by Viscount Bearsted through The Art Fund

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