Scroll of the Book of Esther

Moses Pescarol

1618

Page of Hebrew text surrounded by decorative border with four well-dressed figures on top.
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Moses Pescarol

16th Century–17th Century

Moses ben Abraham Pescarol was a scribe active in Italy.

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