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Hieroglyph writing on linen cloth fragment
Hieroglyph writing on linen cloth fragment
Object Number 88-59-50/72309
Display Title Hieroglyph writing on linen cloth fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Cloth fragment. See additional object description under Conservation.
Inventory Description Organic, fabric linen painting, hieroglyph of 2 standing figures with writing
Classification
  • Linen painting
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Materials Linen, Ink, Plant fiber, Pigment, Unidentified material
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 5.4 cm (5 11/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 72309
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. Grant Bey (1888)

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