Isaac Blesses Jacob - Torah scroll, Genesis. Yemen - early 18th century - 1700

Torah Scroll Bible from the Book of Genesis Genesis 27 - Isaac Blesses Jacob The parchment has a beautiful, aged colour and the letters are easy to read. The scroll has a beautiful deep red colour like very old scrolls that come from Yemen. This deep colour is due to the process used in making the scroll, this process ages to a deeper colour over the centuries. The present fragment offered is the early witness to the various Hebrew Yemeni customs concerning its letters, and as a whole, the writing of a Torah. Torah fragments like these are extremely rare and seldom seen in synagogues or available due to their age. The Torah scroll is, considering its age, well preserved and in good condition and will stay beautiful with care for centuries to come. This portion is one of a kind with style that was used in Yemen more than 300 years ago, there are typical Hebrew letters and style. Considering its history and age, the scroll is well preserved and authentic, and will remain well with treatment for centuries to come. * Heavy and thick vellum - Wild deer vellum with a deep red colour. * It originates from a synagogue of Yemeni Jews.