ЛОТ 403:
Torah Scroll - Germany, 18th Century - Unusual, Winding and Crowned Letters
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Torah Scroll - Germany, 18th Century - Unusual, Winding and Crowned Letters
Torah scroll. [Germany, 18th century].
Ashkenazic script typical of 18th century Germany.
The scroll contains many unusual and winding letters, and letters decorated with delicate crowns and twirls, in accordance with the early Ashkenazic tradition, based on Sefer Tagi (see enclosed expert's report).
The scroll is wound on wooden rollers with bone handles, and placed in a reddish velvet mantle, decorated with satin, industrial ribbons, and polychrome and purl embroidery [The Balkans or Eastern Europe, ca. early 20th century].
The front of the mantle is decorated with the Tablets of the Law, flanked by a pair of lions. The Tablets are topped with a Torah crown, with the inscription: "Keter Torah". At the foot of the mantle, a Star of David is embroidered, surrounded by foliage.
Height of parchment: 54 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Defects to rollers.
Mantle: 57X38.5 cm. Fair condition. Fraying, tears, damage and losses to fabric and embroidery. Faded color. Lower edge of mantle trimmed, with loss to part of embroidery.
A report from an expert is enclosed, describing the unique features of the writing in this Torah scroll.

