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Papyrus Fragment (Egypt), Circa 30 B.C.E.

 Item — Box: Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 136, Item 1

Scope and Contents

This Egyptian papyrus fragment from the Book of the Dead is written in Hieratic and is from the Ptolemaic period (323 B.C.E. to 30 B.C.E.). Hieratic is always written from right to left.  It is a portion of a roll formerly owned by Reverend W. Frankland Hood and later by William Randolph Hearst. 75mmX140mm.

Dates

  • Circa 30 B.C.E.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection leaves are primarily in Latin. Ancient Egyptian (Hieratic script), Persian, and Ancient Greek are also present.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.50 Cubic Feet

Additional Description

Custodial History

Formerly owned by Reverend W. Frankland Hood and later by William Randolph Hearst before being acquired by Dawson's Book Shop.

Acquisition Information

Acquired from Dawson’s Book Shop in Los Angeles, California.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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