<p>These types of scrolls do exist.</p>

<p>One example is called an "Esther" scroll case.</p>

<p>Here are some examples.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.museumsinisrael.gov.il/en/items/Pages/ItemCard.aspx?IdItem=ICMS_IMJ_366069" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.museumsinisrael.gov.il/en/items/Pages/ItemCard.aspx?IdItem=ICMS_IMJ_366069</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.magnes.org/collections/museum/jewish-life/synagogue-and-communal-life/esther-scroll-collection" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.magnes.org/collections/museum/jewish-life/synagogue-and-communal-life/esther-scroll-collection</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.imj.org.il/imagine/galleries/viewWallE.asp?case=34&amp;srm=Purim&amp;swl=The%20Esther%20Scroll" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.imj.org.il/imagine/galleries/viewWallE.asp?case=34&amp;srm=Purim&amp;swl=The%20Esther%20Scroll</a></p>

<p>And ... if I were to try to make something similar I would break it down to the following parts.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/FKHEE.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/FKHEE.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

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2016-08-11T22:46:19.730Z
Interesting concept, only it doesn't answer the other part of the question, which is what it is.
Den Éna Faskómilos
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John Vukelic
<p>I've seen pictures of scrolls such as this, that contain their material within a larger metal case, and are read by pulling the material out using a tab on the side.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/P4UFQ.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/P4UFQ.png" alt="Skyrim: Elder Scroll"></a></p>

<p><sup>Image from game: Skyrim</sup></p>

<p>All of them, such as this one, are not actually real. It makes me curious as to whether or not these kinds of scrolls ever existed.</p>

<p>Supposing that this kind is real, what real life/ historical scrolls exist that are of this style? What are the basic parts that make up the scroll? I am not looking for complete design specifications but more of a basic schematic.<br>
<a href="https://i.sstatic.net/2wSrC.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/2wSrC.png" alt="DS3 Crystal Scroll"></a></p>

<p><sup>Image from Dark Souls 3</sup></p>

<p>Also I've found another picture, from dark souls 3, that is still fictional though it represents what I'm looking to identify.</p>

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2016-08-05T15:20:06.397Z
It's an unusual configuration, but fancier megillah scrolls are designed like this. (That being said, I agree this is too broad as it currently stands!)
Erica
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2016-08-05T23:02:59.927Z
There are examples of such scrolls in museums. Actually they are used today. And the assembly is not complex. Sure, the one shown in the picture is quite ornate but that's just surface finish. The real question, I think, Naos is asking is to learn how something like this would be assembled. A straight forward crafts question ... isn't it?
John Vukelic
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2016-08-06T02:05:51.833Z
@CreationEdge  I have edited it. I apologize for wording it in a way that made it too broad, and so I summarized to the best of my ability what I wanted to ask. Somehow I feel as though it is difficult to avoid being broad when you are uncertain if the object your asking about even exists, but perhaps that is just me, but hopefully you understand.
Den Éna Faskómilos
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2016-08-07T01:23:20.547Z
I made some changes to question to at least focus on the scroll type/identification (which you have received an answer). Since you had nowhere to start at least seeing other scrolls will give you a starting point into their creation. If you are actually having issues with your build or design I would encourage you to ask more question here. How to make this questions are generally very broad and cannot be fully answered in this format. So, if you end of having specific issues or questions we welcome them.
Matt
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2016-08-14T06:15:28.507Z
I have heard of Megillahs, but they are a scroll with this type of format, not the type itself. Once someone has identified the style, I should be able to research it, or at least that was the plan.
Den Éna Faskómilos
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2016-08-15T12:29:54.157Z
Are you looking for a more specific term than "scroll in a case"?
Erica
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2016-08-15T18:07:28.923Z
@Erica that can refer to both the type and just a regular scroll in a case. A more specific term would help, if there is one.
Den Éna Faskómilos
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2016-08-16T10:40:05.980Z
Tangentially related, an [interesting blog post about modern perceptions of scrolls](https://foundinantiquity.com/2013/07/17/ancient-scrolls-where-are-the-wooden-handles/).
Erica
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What components are involved in this kind of scroll?
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# What components are involved in this kind of scroll?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-08-05)

I've seen pictures of scrolls such as this, that contain their material within a larger metal case, and are read by pulling the material out using a tab on the side.

[![Skyrim: Elder Scroll](https://i.sstatic.net/P4UFQ.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/P4UFQ.png)

Image from game: Skyrim

All of them, such as this one, are not actually real. It makes me curious as to whether or not these kinds of scrolls ever existed.

Supposing that this kind is real, what real life/ historical scrolls exist that are of this style? What are the basic parts that make up the scroll? I am not looking for complete design specifications but more of a basic schematic.  
[![DS3 Crystal Scroll](https://i.sstatic.net/2wSrC.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/2wSrC.png)

Image from Dark Souls 3

Also I've found another picture, from dark souls 3, that is still fictional though it represents what I'm looking to identify.

**Tags:** paper, material-identification

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: It's an unusual configuration, but fancier megillah scrolls are designed like this. (That being said, I agree this is too broad as it currently stands!)  
> **username_2**: There are examples of such scrolls in museums. Actually they are used today. And the assembly is not complex. Sure, the one shown in the picture is quite ornate but that's just surface finish. The real question, I think, Naos is asking is to learn how something like this would be assembled. A straight forward crafts question ... isn't it?  
> **username_0**: @CreationEdge  I have edited it. I apologize for wording it in a way that made it too broad, and so I summarized to the best of my ability what I wanted to ask. Somehow I feel as though it is difficult to avoid being broad when you are uncertain if the object your asking about even exists, but perhaps that is just me, but hopefully you understand.  
> **username_3**: I made some changes to question to at least focus on the scroll type/identification (which you have received an answer). Since you had nowhere to start at least seeing other scrolls will give you a starting point into their creation. If you are actually having issues with your build or design I would encourage you to ask more question here. How to make this questions are generally very broad and cannot be fully answered in this format. So, if you end of having specific issues or questions we welcome them.  
> **username_0**: I have heard of Megillahs, but they are a scroll with this type of format, not the type itself. Once someone has identified the style, I should be able to research it, or at least that was the plan.  
> **username_1**: Are you looking for a more specific term than "scroll in a case"?  
> **username_0**: @username_1 that can refer to both the type and just a regular scroll in a case. A more specific term would help, if there is one.  
> **username_1**: Tangentially related, an [interesting blog post about modern perceptions of scrolls](https://foundinantiquity.com/2013/07/17/ancient-scrolls-where-are-the-wooden-handles/).  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-08-05. Score: 6

These types of scrolls do exist.

One example is called an "Esther" scroll case.

Here are some examples.

<http://www.museumsinisrael.gov.il/en/items/Pages/ItemCard.aspx?IdItem=ICMS_IMJ_366069>

<http://www.magnes.org/collections/museum/jewish-life/synagogue-and-communal-life/esther-scroll-collection>

<http://www.imj.org.il/imagine/galleries/viewWallE.asp?case=34&srm=Purim&swl=The%20Esther%20Scroll>

And ... if I were to try to make something similar I would break it down to the following parts.

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/FKHEE.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/FKHEE.jpg)

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Interesting concept, only it doesn't answer the other part of the question, which is what it is.  

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