Papyrus inscribed with six "Osiris Liturgies", ca. 332–200


Papyrus inscribed with six 'Osiris Liturgies', Early Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332–200 , From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Meir, south part of the necropolis, Papyrus, ink, Approximate framed length 1120 cm (36 ft. 9 in.); height 23 cm (9 1/4 in.), This papyrus is dedicated to a Priest of Horus named Imhotep. Divided into 62 columns, it contains 6 separate texts, all designed to provide for the protection and glorification of Osiris, the divine ruler of the realm of the dead


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