Recto
Arabic Documentary Papyrus - Recto
Closer Look
Verso
Arabic Documentary Papyrus - Verso
Closer Look


Arabic Documentary Papyrus


Egypt, 9th Century C.E.
(3rd Century A.H.)







Papyrus Dimensions:

     10.0 cm wide x 9.5 cm high

Description:
    
     Incomplete fragment of a document written on papyrus.
     Papyrus shows extensive insect damage.
     Fold positions are indicated by the symmetrical
     patterns made by the insect holes.
     
Recto

     Lower right portion of a document.  
     Beginnings of five lines of text written in Naski script
     using black ink.
     Writing is across the fibers.
     Right and Bottom margins present.
     Small fragment of papyrus adhering to bottom.

Verso
     
     Blank

Note: 

     The colored dots on the papyrus are imaging artifacts 
     and are not present on the papyrus itself.





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