Piece of papyrus with hieroglyphic inscription from "Book of the Dead," (Egyptian 1400-1200 BC)

Made:
1400-1200 BCE in Egypt
Papyrus with hieroglyphic inscription from the Egyptian 'Book

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Papyrus with hieroglyphic inscription from the Egyptian 'Book
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Papyrus with hieroglyphic inscription from the Egyptian 'Book of the Dead', framed, unsigned, Egypt, 1400-1200BCE. Used in David Shrigley's mixed media installation.

Piece of papyrus with hieroglyphic inscription from "Book of the Dead," (Egyptian 1400-1200 BC)

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1977-583/1
Materials:
glass, papyrus and paper
Measurements:
overall: 358 mm x 269 mm x 5 mm, 1.84kg
type:
papyri and papermaking