Fragment of a Non-Illustrated Single Work, 8th–9th century

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Fragment of a Non-Illustrated Single Work, 8th–9th century, Attributed to Egypt, Ink on papyrus, Ht. 5 1/4 in. ( cm), Codices, Continuing a longstanding tradition, papyrus was used in Egypt as a substitute for expensive vellum before paper became widespread around the 10th–11th century. Papyrus was used for documents, letters, and commercial transactions in a type of script that is comparable to the modern cursive style

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Size: 2850px × 3302px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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