Fragments from Amenhotep’s papyrus Book of the Dead - Overseer of the Builders of the temple of Amun.
Production date
Circa 1427 BCE-1400 BCE
Country
Egypt
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Description
Over 8000 fragments from an Egyptian funerary papyrus ('Book of the Dead") which was made for Amenhotep, whose full title was 'Overseer of the builders of the temple of Amun'. Amenhotep was a high ranking official, with a supervisory role overseeing the construction of large buildings and temples, during the reign of Amenhotep II. The complete papyrus is estimated to be ca 20 meters long, this early example has several unusual features including text on both recto and verso.
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ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian
Production date
Circa 1427 BCE-1400 BCE
Production place
Measurements
Various
Media/Materials description
Papyrus
History and use
Over 8000 fragments from an Egyptian funerary papyrus ('Book of the Dead") which was made for Amenhotep, whose full title was 'Overseer of the builders of the temple of Amun'. Amenhotep was a high ranking official, with a supervisory role overseeing the construction of large buildings and temples, during the reign of Amenhotep II. The complete papyrus is estimated to be ca 20 meters long, this early example has several unusual features including text on both recto and verso.
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Registration number
H48154.0001
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