unknown scribe - Papyrus fragment in Coptic - 300
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Papyrus fragment in Coptic, a single-page artefact dating to the 4th–6th century AD, attributed to an unknown scribe, written in Greek, measuring 70 by 60 mm, in poor and unsigned condition with no certificate of authenticity.
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Fragment on papyrus, presumably 4-6th century AD.
Fragment in very delicate condition but firmly wrapped in solid plastic.
Text identified as Coptic.
The Coptic language, the final stage of the Egyptian language, was utilized for writing on papyrus from the 3rd to the 12th centuries AD, encompassing a rich array of religious, magical, and secular texts that offer profound insights into the cultural and religious milieu of early Christian Egypt.
Between the 4th and 12th centuries AD, a substantial corpus of Coptic magical papyri emerged. These texts, numbering approximately 600, contained spells, incantations, and magical formulas. They offer valuable insights into the syncretic religious practices of the time, blending Christian and traditional Egyptian beliefs. (Source: Wikipedia)
Fragment on papyrus, presumably 4-6th century AD.
Fragment in very delicate condition but firmly wrapped in solid plastic.
Text identified as Coptic.
The Coptic language, the final stage of the Egyptian language, was utilized for writing on papyrus from the 3rd to the 12th centuries AD, encompassing a rich array of religious, magical, and secular texts that offer profound insights into the cultural and religious milieu of early Christian Egypt.
Between the 4th and 12th centuries AD, a substantial corpus of Coptic magical papyri emerged. These texts, numbering approximately 600, contained spells, incantations, and magical formulas. They offer valuable insights into the syncretic religious practices of the time, blending Christian and traditional Egyptian beliefs. (Source: Wikipedia)
Details
Number of books
1
Author/ Illustrator
unknown scribe
Book title
Papyrus fragment in Coptic
Subject
unknown subject
Condition
Poor
Language
Greek
Publication year oldest item
300
Original language
No
Binding/ Material
Single page
Publication year youngest item
600
Height
70 mm
Number of pages
1
Width
60 mm
Signature
Not signed
Has Certificate of Authenticity
No
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