Blessings and Kavanot for Megillah Reading

Name/Title

Blessings and Kavanot for Megillah Reading

Entry/Object ID

K_1017

Description

"Opening to the Scroll of Esther." Decorated leaf of blessings, with kabbalistic kavanot. Rectangular parchment leaf, comprising the verses and prayers recited in the Yemenite rite before and after the Megillah reading, next to kabbalistic kavanot based on the teachings of the Azrial. Some verses highlighted in red ink. Ten Sefirot, appearing over some words, written in red.

Made/Created

Place

Country

Yemen

Continent

Asia

Region

Middle East

Notes

Date made: 19th century

Dimensions

Height

37-1/2 in

Width

26-1/2 in

Material

ink and paint on parchment