ArtXVIIIᵉ–XXᵉ siècle
Scroll of Esther of the Jews of Morocco
Enrich the Great Bookמגילת אסתר של יהודי מרוקו
Description
In Morocco the Scroll of Esther was often kept in an engraved or filigree silver case, in workmanship close to that of local jewellery and Torah objects. Read on Purim, it received care and expense reflecting the joy of the festival.
Features
- Material
- Parchemin et étui d'argent
- Provenance
- Maroc
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