Papyrus Fragment

8th–10th century

Not on view

This Arabic papyrus, showing only ten lines, is perhaps a fragment of letter. Recorded only on one side, the text is executed in a very crude script and stiff hand. Usually letters and legal documents are written in curvilinear, cursive and abbreviated script. Perhaps this piece comes from an earlier period than the other papyri fragment held in the museum’s Islamic collection.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title:
Papyrus Fragment
Date:
8th–10th century
Geography:
Attributed to Egypt
Medium:
Ink on papyrus
Dimensions:
H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Classification:
Codices
Credit Line:
Museum Accession
Object Number:
x.436.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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