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Description:
Large Bezalel Olivewood Cased Megillah, Jerusalem, 1920s, hexagonal olivewood case with marquetry banding and polychrome Tower of David, containing a hand-lettered black ink on parchment scroll, stamped "Made in Palestine," overall ht. 18, scroll ht. 5 1/8 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Overall good condition, case in need of re-gluing.
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Fine Judaica
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