String from papyrus charm, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19-20, 1295–1070 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri

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String from papyrus charm, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19-20, 1295–1070 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Henenu (TT 313,), 1922–24, Linen, W. cm (7/8 in.), This string was found around a papyrus inscribed with an incantation for protection, invoking the eight deities of the Ogdoad in order to protect the individual named in the final line (26a-b). At the bottom center, a drawing once featured two symmetrically arranged crocodiles facing and attacking a figure positioned between them

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Size: 5200px × 3455px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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