
4 0 c m
32cm
actual image size: 24cm x 32cm
Description
This fragment is from Egyptian 'Book of the Dead', a collection of chapters made up of magic spells, formulae and so on, that were illustrated and written on papyrus. These papyri were commisioned by the deceased before their death to act as a guidebook, something that would help them navigate hazards and grant the aid of the gods, during their journey into the Underworld.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10326293
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