Megillat Esther – ‘HaMelech’ [most of the tops of the columns open with the word “hamelech”]. Ink on parchment, Vellish script. A special leaf is attached to the scroll with the hymn Chessed HaSh-m Azkir , recited after the megillah reading – ink on parchment. Land of Israel, 19th century.
Parchment height: 20 cm. Tears in the [empty] preceding leaf, few stains. Fine condition.