Small Russian Silver and Niello Cased Megillah

Description:

Small Russian Silver and Niello Cased Megillah, cylindrical form with checkered motif and inscribed in Hebrew "Megillah Esther," containing a hand-lettered black ink on parchment scroll, ht. 1 3/8, overall 2 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-600

Case good. Minor dimple to top. Parchment scroll appears to be reduced in height/text incomplete.


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