Esther scroll, Amsterdam, 1647

Salom Italia1647

The Jewish Museum, London
London, United Kingdom

Scroll on one wooden winder with baluster finials. Parchment scroll with copper-plate engravings framing the text. Printed monochrome framework of classical architectural design. Rococo escutcheons with blessings and inscriptions. Above: broken pediments with seated female figures and flowers vases. Below: Purim scenes.

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Title: Esther scroll, Amsterdam, 1647
Creator Lifespan: 1619
Creator Nationality: Italian
Creator Gender: Male
Date Created: 1647
Location Created: Amsterdam
object number: JM 282
engraver and printer: Italia, Salom
Physical Dimensions: w4928 x h286 mm
Type: Megillah
Rights: Digital image: Jewish Museum London
External Link: http://www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/search-our-collections-new?adlibid=8592&offset=0

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