Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Demotic

Medium: Papyrus, ink

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt

Dates:1st–2nd century C.E.

Dimensions: Glass: 7 1/8 x 11 5/8 in. (18.1 x 29.5 cm) Mounted together with 37.1797E: 5 3/16 x 9 5/16 in. (13.2 x 23.7 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 37.1798E

Image: CUR.37.1797E_37.1798E_verso_IMLS_PS5.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Fragment of a pale yellow papyrus inscribed with an invocation of Osiris. The papyrus may have been intended to have been lain on the body of the deceased. Condition: The piece is incomplete with rips and gaps.

Brooklyn Museum