Fragment from Book of the Dead

Date3rd century B.C.E.-2nd century B.C.E.

Place createdEgypt, Africa

Mediumpapyrus with ink and paint

Dimensions13 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (34.3 × 41.9 cm)

ClassificationsBooks and Manuscripts

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineGift of Millard F. and Edna F. Shelt

Accession Number1947.369

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