Papyrus Collection (#11)

EGYPT: KHEPERA. Khepera, the Egyptian solar deity, passes the sun to Osiris. Egyptian papyrus, c1250 B.C

ANCIENT EGYPT: PAPYRUS. Two men hammering strips of papyrus reed to form a continuous sheet. Drawing after an Egyptian tomb painting c2500 B.C

EGYPTIAN FUNERARY PAPYRUS illustrating the creation of the universe. From Heliopolis, c2500 B.C

Luxor Temple Complex - Papyrus Columns of Amenhotep III showing the closed and open capitals. Date: circa 1930s

Luxor Temple Complex - Birds eye view of the temple. Date: circa 1930s

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Acacia Trees and Papyrus fringing edge of Lake Naivasha Date:

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Lake Victoria, Uganda (Papyrus) Date:

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Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) Date:

Book of the Dead on papyrus showing written hieroglyphs. Depiction of ploughing with oxen Bodmer Library, Geneva

Nesitanebtashru ploughing and reaping. From The Greenfield Papyrus (funerary papyrus of Princess Nesitanebtashru) c 970 BC

Ancient Egyptian papyrus of Book of the Dead showing pharaoh on bier being drawn to burial

Papyrus reed (Cyperus papyrus) being used to make writing material. Stem of the reed used to make a form of paper. Also used to produce fibre for sails, mats, cloth, etc, and roots used as fuel

Wall painting from tomb of Akhnaton (Akenaton or Akhenaten) c1375 BC showing waterfowl flying up out of reeds. On left is stand of Papyrus which was used to produce writing material

Weighing the heart of the deceased in a balance. Baboon is one form of Thoth, inventor of writing and secretary to the gods, whose other form is as an ibis-headed man

Papyrus depicting workers next to the river with a boat on the Nile

Ancient Egyptians hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks. Picture shows Papyrus reed bed with fish and numerous birds including flock of geese taking to the air. British Museum

Papyrus reed (Cyperus papyrus): Stem of the reed used to make a form of paper. Also used to produce fibre for sails, mats, cloth, etc, and roots used as fuel. Pith used as food.Aquatint 1823

Grand Temple at Karnak, 1843. Lithograph after Owen Jones and Jules Goury. Hypostyle hall of Temple of Amun, Thebes (Luxor). Closed bud papyrus capitals, left, open bud, right

Ancient Egyptian cosmos: goddess Nut (sky) with Qeb (earth) reclining. Shu, standing, representing air with ram-headed god on either side

The Wonder Frank Hot Dog Stand
Oakland, California: c. 1945 The Wonder Frank stand, with four of its employees

A Young Boy Ready For Cake
San Francisco, California: 1934. A young boy licks his chops in anticipation of eating a piece of cake

The Cyperus Papyrus
THE CYPERUS PAPYRUS

Statue of a scribe 2350 B. C
Scribe seated cross-legged, a papyrus on his knees 2350 B.C.Louvre Museum

Composite Papyrus Capital 380 B. C
Composite Papyrus Capital 380 B.C. This capital was set atop one of the ten columns of a kiosk built in front of the temple of Amun at Hibis in Kharga OasisMetropolitan Museum of Art

Africa, Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Fishermans Camp, tourist boats moored on lake covered with water hyacinth and papyrus at waters edge

Papyrus of the Book of the Dead hieroglyphs and polychrome illustrations from the tomb of Kha at Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Papyrus of the Tibetan Book of the Dead hyeroglyphs and polychrome illustrations. From the tomb of Kha at Thebes

Egypt, Deir el-Medina, Jar filled with scrolled papyrus with Greek and Demotic scripts from a domestic archive, 188-101 B.C. clay 2nd Century B.C

Painted limestone statues portraying Raherka and Meresankh
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Painted limestone statues portraying Raherka and Meresankh, height 52.8 cm. Detail. In the background a papyrus

Papyrus depicting husband and wife before Osiris Court
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI - Papyrus depicting husband and wife before Osiris Court

Papyrus depicting transportation of sarcophagus on carriage pulled by ox, from Book of the Dead of Maiherperi
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Thutmose III. Book of the Dead of Maiherperi. Papyrus depicting the transportation of the sarcophagus on a carriage pulled by an ox

Greek civilization. Papyrus from Ossirinco. Fragments of papyrus depicting Christ and the Apostles
Greek civilization, 2nd century A.D. Papyrus from Ossirinco. Fragments of papyrus depicting Christ and the Apostles. From Al Bashnasa (Ossirinco), Egypt

Papyrus depicting the weighing of the heart, from Book of the Dead of Maiherperi
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Thutmose III. Book of the Dead of Maiherperi. Papyrus depicting the weighing of the heart, circa 1450 b.C

Funerary papyrus of Heruben with scene of agricultural work, Egyptian civilization
Egyptian civilization, 11th century b.C. Funerary papyrus of Heruben with scene of agricultural work

Papyrus depicting satiric scenes: animals behaving like human beings, 1250-1150 B. C
Egyptian civilization. Papyrus depicting satiric scenes: animals behaving like human beings, 1250-1150 b.C. 59.5x15.5 cm

Papyrus of Theban priest Djedkhonsuiuefankh, weighing of the souls
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Papyrus of Theban priest Djedkhonsuiuefankh. Detail: weighing of the souls

Letter written on papyrus and copper papyrus knife
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Letter written on papyrus and copper papyrus knife. From El-Hibeh

Egypt, Papyrus depicting the sacred scarab, eighteenth dynasty 16th-13th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, New Kingdom, Egyptian art

Egyptian civilization, Papyrus Book of the dead. Portrayal of deceased on sun boat being towed by three Anubis
Egyptian civilization. Papyrus. Book of the dead. Portrayal of the desceased on the sun boat being towed by three Anubis

Book of mythological images of Nespakachuty, the separation of heaven and earth with the solar boat
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Book of mythological images of Nespakachuty. The separation of heaven and earth with the solar boat

Portrait of a young man holding a papyrus scroll, Italy, Bay of Naples, Herculaneum, 55-79 A. D. painting on plaster
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Portrait of a young man holding a papyrus scroll, 55-79 A.D. painting on plaster, 41x42 cm. From Herculaneum

Egyptian civilization, Papyrus Sallier I
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Papyrus Sallier I, circa 1274 b.C

Magic spells from the Book of the Dead, papyrus
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, 1070-332 b.C. Magic spells from the Book of the Dead. Papyrus

Medical prescription written on papyrus
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Medical prescription written on papyrus, 1550-1295 b.C

Ceramic fragment depicting calf running among papyrus plants, amarnian art
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Amarnian Art. Ceramic fragment depicting calf running among papyrus plants, 11x11.50 cm

Egypt, Detail of the Book of the Dead of Heruben, twenty-first dynasty, third intermediate period 10th-11th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, Egyptian art

Jumilhac Papyrus: treaty of mythological geography in cursive hieroglyphs, detail
Egyptian civilization, Roman Age, 1st century b.C. Jumilhac Papyrus: Treaty of mythological geography in cursive hieroglyphs. Detail

Roman civilization, Portrait of woman known as Sappho. From Pompeii
Roman civilization 1st century A.D. Portrait of a woman known as Sappho 55-79 A.D. Painting on plaster, 31x31 cm. From Pompeii

Bronze statue representing Genius of flooding of the Nile river, kneeling
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Bronze statue representing the Genius of the flooding of the Nile river, kneeling and making offerings with a papyrus-flower headdress

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"Papyrus: Unveiling the Ancient Secrets of Egypt's Sacred Texts" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of papyrus, an ancient writing material that has preserved countless stories and beliefs from the depths of Egyptian civilization. From the Papyrus of Ani to The Book of the Dead, these delicate scrolls offer us a glimpse into the spiritual journey undertaken by Egyptians in their quest for eternal life. One such remarkable example is The Judgement scene depicted on the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead). This intricate illustration showcases Ani standing before Osiris, god of death and rebirth, as his heart is weighed against Ma'at's feather. Will he be deemed worthy to enter paradise or face eternal damnation? Dating back to approximately 1275 BC, The Book of the Dead or Papyrus of Any serves as a guidebook for souls navigating through various challenges after death. Similarly, The Book of the Dead belonging to Hunefer transports us to around 1450 BC with its vivid illustrations depicting Hunefer's journey towards immortality. Intriguingly, papyri were not solely reserved for religious texts but also found their way into everyday life. Cecil Aldin's painting "The Derby 1923" captures this transition beautifully as jockeys race past spectators clutching newspapers made from papyrus. Delving deeper into history reveals more fascinating examples like Heruben Papyrus dating back to 1075 BC and numerous other Books of the Deads created between 651-525 BC. These invaluable artifacts provide insights into ancient Egyptian rituals surrounding death and burial practices. Beyond religious significance lies another facet where papyri served practical purposes. Take The Moscow Mathematical Papyrus which dates back to approximately 1840 BC - it contains mathematical problems that challenge our assumptions about early civilizations' knowledge in this field. To truly understand papyrus' importance within Egyptian culture, one must visit the magnificent Karnak Temple in Luxor.