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Papyrus burnisher of the Scribe, Merymaat

New Kingdom
ca. 1479–1425 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 117
The inscription on this papyrus burnisher identifies the scribe Merymaat as its owner. It was found in the same tomb with a scarab ring and fragments of a gaming box made of faience tiles and wood.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Papyrus burnisher of the Scribe, Merymaat
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: reign of Thutmose III
  • Date: ca. 1479–1425 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Cemetery D, Tomb D99, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations
  • Medium: Ebony
  • Dimensions: H. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1900
  • Object Number: 01.4.160
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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