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Papyrus Fragments

probably 8th–10th century
Not on view
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

Object Information
  • 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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