Papyrus Fragment (Egypt), circa 30 B.C.E.
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
- Creation: circa 30 B.C.E.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Cubic Feet (15 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: Egyptian (Ancient)
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Arabic
From the Collection: Russian
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.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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