This well-preserved parchment from Deuteronomy was made from the skin of a kosher deer. The skin would be stretched and the hair removed in order to create a smooth surface so that the calligraphy could begin. This would only be done by a trained and experienced scribe, due to the fact that one mistake could invalidate the entire script.
In its original condition, it would have been part of a complete Torah scroll, which documents the five books of Moses, known as the Pentateuch. This sacred text is written in Hebrew and contains the laws, teachings and history of the Jewish people.
Please be aware that this parchment is very sensitive to heat and fluctuations in temperature, as well as the relative humidity of a room. Therefore, appropriate storage will help preserve this unique document for future generations.
Size: 58cm x 25cm
Condition: Good.
Stock No: SG-TOR16
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