Illustrated Esther Scroll - Poland

Esther scroll. [Poland, first half of the 20th century]. Ink and paint on parchment. Large scroll, 45 lines per column. Drawn between the columns are flower-decorated pillars. At the bottom of the scroll, between the bases of the pillars, appear scenes from the story of the scroll. Preceding the first column, the initials "Ch.P." appear within a cartouche. Height of parchment: 49.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears and open tears to first membrane, some repaired with pieces of parchment glued to the back. Tears and small open tears to margins. Stains. Creases.