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Ancient manuscript and illustrations on parchment - Jewish-Persian

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An ancient parchment scroll on which was written the order of the work of the high priest on Yom Kippur, and a prayer text that he would pray, in Persian-Judea with two large illustrations depicting the priest near the fire rising from the altar.

Similar works are known to have been made in Persia with illustrations in a similar style, to the Book of Esther or to Passover Haggadot - the traditional text, accompanied by illustrations related in Persian style that characterizes the period. See Dynasty auction No. 8, Item No. 181.

Long parchment scroll: 155 cm. (Width 12 cm).

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176. Ancient manuscript and illustrations on parchment - Jewish-Persian