Papyrus Fragments
Continuing a longstanding tradition, papyrus was used in Egypt as a substitute for expensive vellum before paper became widespread around the 10th–11th century. Papyrus was used for documents, letters, and commercial transactions in a type of script that is comparable to the modern cursive style.
Artwork Details
- Title: Papyrus Fragments
- Date: probably 8th–10th century
- Geography: Attributed to Egypt
- Medium: Ink on papyrus
- Dimensions: Codice a: H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Codice b: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
W. 3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Museum Accession
- Object Number: x.437
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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