paper scroll
Wound written sheet
A paper scroll is a roll of paper wound around one or two rods, used historically for writing before bound books became standard.
The format persists in religious contexts—Torah scrolls, for instance—and in decorative or ceremonial documents like diplomas and proclamations.
The ancient manuscript was preserved as a paper scroll.
Modern usage often evokes antiquity or formality.
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- vellumPrepared calfskin for writing
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- ancientVery old indeed
- ancient textVery old written work
rolled · rolled up · unfurled · calligraphy · quill · ink · wax seal · seal · ribbon · yellowed · crinkled · sacred scripture · edict · royal decree · proclamation · decree · secret message · treasure map
- scrollshandscroll, makimono
- brush calligraphycalligraphy brush, ink brush, brush, Chinese calligraphy, Japanese calligraphy
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Ancient bound manuscript
paperback · ring binder · spiral notebook · folio · pamphlet
paper scrollstone tablet
Inscribed flat rock
clay tablet · wax tablet · wooden board · metal plate · slate
paper scrolle-book
Downloadable text file
digital document · hard drive · cloud storage · digital archive · computer file
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