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Scroll or Megillah of Esther

Artist: German

Location: Jewish Museum

Date: 1650

Materials: parchment

Gift:

Review number: 1094 (1938)

Description:
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.

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