The scroll exhibits a mix of three separate writing hands – Yemenite, Iraqi and North African. These were very likely joined together in the land of Israel. The last panel of text exhibits the use of Tagin (Crownlets), while the other sections do not. The text is written in a format of 51 lines per column. A doubled letter PEH or “Peh Kefulah” can be noted on the word “Pnei Hakaporet.”]]> 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.]]>