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Manuscript

1888 (made)

One of four small pieces, described as 'bandages' in the 1888 Inventory. Linen, inscribed in black with hieratic writing, illustrated by groups of symbolic figures. Used by Egyptian priests as cerements from mummies. From ancient tombs in Sakkarah, Lower Egypt. Given by Rev. Greville J. Chester.


Object details

Object type
Manuscript
Brief description
One of four small pieces, described as 'bandages' in the 1888 Inventory. Linen, inscribed in black with hieratic writing, illustrated by groups of symbolic figures. Used by Egyptian priests as cerements from mummies. From ancient tombs in Sakkarah, Lower Egypt. Given by Rev. Greville J. Chester.
Other number
E.6312-1888 - Previous number
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
1669-1888

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Record createdJune 8, 2009
Record URL
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