You are bidding on a large and rare [MANUSCRIPT] undated Bible Scroll, from the book of Leviticus on Deer Parchment. This hand-written Scroll came from Morocco and is approximately 250-350 years old, it is prized for its beauty of its soft parchment and its beautiful writing. The parchment holds its ink well and the letters remain black and easy to read. The scroll has a warm brown color this is due to the deer parchment that is used and the process used in making the scroll. Scrolls of this type are no longer made and the process for making these distinctive scrolls has been lost over the centuries. Scrolls like these are extremely rare and seldom seen in synagogues due to age and is important for its rarity of the earliest examples the Moroccan tradition of the Hebrew writings of the Bible. Sections are sewn together using a thread called giddin which is made from the leg sinews of a kosher animal. The scroll considering its age is well preserved and will stay beautiful with care for centuries to come. This is an opportunity to own a genuine piece of history as a family heirloom and a stunning display item for your home.
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Amazing collectible item!!!
Dimensions: Height 19.75 inches x 5 Feet 5 inches
The scroll contains 11 columns
Vayikra - Leviticus - 9:1 - 15:20
The section covers the topics - The Eighth Day; Nadav and Avihu Die - Completing the Service In The Tabernacle - Kosher animals,fish & Birds - Childbirth - Healthy Skin in a Spot - Discoloration of Garments - Purification of a Leper - The Poor Leper's Offering - Discoloration in Houses - Male Discharges - Seminal Discharges & Much More