MS 1052, Exodus 26:33 to 30:14

MS 1052, Exodus 26:33 to 30:14

This Torah fragment comes from an Iraqi scroll. It contains four columns of text written on a rich golden tan gevil. Its text details the design of the priestly
vestments to be worn when performing the service in the desert tabernacle.
This scroll is described as originally coming from Persia. However, its writing is typical of that of Baghdad. The parchment is double-ruled and formatted to contain 54 lines per column. The script is written with a sharp reed with just a hair’s breadth separating between each letter.
Typical of this writ are the MEMs with their VAVs "stuck" to the body of the letter. Likewise, the GIMMELs have their bottom feet stuck to the lower extremity of the letter. The text also exhibits the adoption of newer writing conventions like the YUDs with the "prickle" of Rabennu Tam and CHETs with a pitched roof. Tagin are thin and well delineated with each crownlet shaped like a miniature letter ZAYIN. The parchment and ink remain in very good condition despite their age.

Howard B. Singer

Claimed Age: 150 years.

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25" x 23"

Not to transcribe

scroll, Gevil parchment