{"product_id":"antique-19th-c-megillat-esther-parchment-scroll-ashkenazi-script-wood-roller","title":"Antique 19th C Megillat Esther Parchment Scroll Ashkenazi Script Wood Roller","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional, highly preserved 19th-century handwritten Megillat Esther (Scroll of Esther) manuscript written in rich iron-gall ink on natural animal parchment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eklaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). This scroll features traditional hand-sewn parchment membrane sections using authentic sinew thread (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiddin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and remains attached to its original, hand-turned dark-stained wooden roller (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eatzei chayim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) measuring approximately 14.25 inches in overall height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many surviving 19th-century scrolls that suffer from extreme ink oxidation or torn membranes, this piece exhibits crisp, dark calligraphic execution with distinct letter formations and clear crownings (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etagin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). The manuscript is completely intact, display-ready, and presents a stunning warm golden patina throughout the parchment. A minor natural skin imperfection\/hole is present in the initial parchment border section prior to the first text column, typical of handmade antique skins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Attributes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Animal Parchment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKlaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Ink, Wood (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtzei Chayim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Sinew (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiddin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Handle Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 14.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique \/ Excellent Historical Condition - Clean, dark script on intact parchment with original wooden roller and sinew binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Tradition Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript Type \/ Rite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshkenazi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKsav Ashkenaz \/ Vellish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e script). Identifiable by the distinct calligraphic structure of the letters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAleph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside precise high crowns (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etagin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) on required letters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Country of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eastern or Central Europe (Poland, Germany, or Austro-Hungarian Empire).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 19th Century (c. 1870–1900), confirmed by the turned wood handle style, parchment preparation, and ink patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwriting vs. Print:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% hand-written historic manuscript. Close-up examination shows authentic calligraphic ink elevation, natural stroke weight variations, hand-scored dry-point ruling lines (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esirtut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and natural ink feathering into the parchment grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Membranes are tightly joined along the vertical seams with original hand-stitched sinew thread (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiddin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e True animal skin parchment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eklaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) exhibiting natural follicle texture and age-appropriate darkening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalachic Status \u0026amp; Value Guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold as a historical, decorative, and collectible manuscript (non-kosher listing status). A full line-by-line inspection by a certified Sofer (scribe) would be required to certify ritual kosher status for synagogue reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intact, exceptionally legible, and structurally sound with light handling wear and minor margin oxidation consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-9ff76d9b-7fff-abe6-170e-c9988cac6c65\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewish Art and Antiquities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by Chaya Benjamin \/ Israel Museum Collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"For comparative examples of 19th-century European parchment Megillot written in Ashkenazi STaM script on turned wooden rollers, see similar 19th-century examples documented in standard reference catalogs of European Judaica manuscripts.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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