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Vignette of the Book of the Dead of Bakenmut

1000–900 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22

Medium
papyrus
Measurements
Overall: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.724
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Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented papyrus fragment features black ink characters in dense columns beside an outlined figure. On the left, rhythmic calligraphic strokes descend against the fibrous tan surface. To the right, the sparse silhouette of a bald man stands in adoration. His form is defined by singular black lines, with elbows bent and palms raised toward the script. The jagged, weathered edges frame the stark contrast of ink against the ancient, textured page.

Vignette of the Book of the Dead of Bakenmut

1000–900 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22

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