Ancient Egyptian Linen and compacted papyrus Funerary fragment. Spanish Export License.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 350 - € 400
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An Ancient Egyptian funerary fragment from the late period to early Ptolemaic times, woven linen with compacted papyrus and ink traces, ex-museum provenance from Germany.
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Description from the seller
Culture
Egyptian.
Date
Late Period – early Ptolemaic, 7th–3rd century BC.
Description
Funerary fragment composed of woven linen bandages and compacted papyrus layers, bearing traces of black/blue ink. Originating from a mummy wrapping used during the embalming process. The linen shows irregular ancient weaving; the papyrus retains horizontal and vertical fibre structure, partly carbonised. Compact preservation consistent with mummy-related finds.
Condition
Good condition with ancient wear and fissuring. Original ink traces preserved.
Provenance
Ex-Museum: Arbeitsgruppe für Biblische Archäologie (Germany). Deaccessioned after the museum’s closure.
Culture
Egyptian.
Date
Late Period – early Ptolemaic, 7th–3rd century BC.
Description
Funerary fragment composed of woven linen bandages and compacted papyrus layers, bearing traces of black/blue ink. Originating from a mummy wrapping used during the embalming process. The linen shows irregular ancient weaving; the papyrus retains horizontal and vertical fibre structure, partly carbonised. Compact preservation consistent with mummy-related finds.
Condition
Good condition with ancient wear and fissuring. Original ink traces preserved.
Provenance
Ex-Museum: Arbeitsgruppe für Biblische Archäologie (Germany). Deaccessioned after the museum’s closure.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Late Period – early Ptolemaic, 7th–3rd century BC.
Name of object
Funerary fragment. Spanish Export License.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Linen and compacted papyrus
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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