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About This Work
This artifact is a series of fragments of an ancient Egyptian funerary scroll written on papyrus in black and red ink. The surface is densely packed with columns of Hieratic, a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics used by scribes for religious and administrative texts. It served as a guide to assist the soul of Khamhor in navigating the perils of the afterlife and reaching the realm of Osiris.
This document is an essential primary source for the study of ancient Egyptian funerary traditions and eschatology, reflecting the belief in the soul's perilous journey after death. It provides direct evidence of the liturgical preparations required for the deceased to achieve successful transformation in the afterlife.
Inscriptions(Egyptian (Hieratic/Hieroglyphic))
Multiple columns of cursive Hieratic text (Egyptian liturgical and funerary spells) and a small block of Hieroglyphs at the far right edge, which typically contains the name and title of the deceased (Khamhor) and an offering formula.