Scroll of Esther, illustrated
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Id no. 2000.A.883, Judaica, Hebrew
The scroll tells of the Jews' deliverance in ancient Persia. It is read each year during the festival of Purim.
The illustrations show characters or episodes in the Purim story, including: Esther going before the king to invite him and Haman to dinner; Haman pulling Mordechai on the king's horse; Esther accusing Haman to the king; Haman and his sons hanging.
The illustrations show characters or episodes in the Purim story, including: Esther going before the king to invite him and Haman to dinner; Haman pulling Mordechai on the king's horse; Esther accusing Haman to the king; Haman and his sons hanging.
