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Object Number 36-26-50/1409
Display Title Piece of papyrus
Descriptions
Inventory Description Painting, papyrus, fragments, hieroglyphic-like text
Classification
  • Painting
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Materials Papyrus, Ink
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 3.4 x 0.4 cm (4 13/16 x 1 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 15+
Label on object 36-26-50/1409

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