Aramaic Papyrus

Artist:Aramaic

Medium: Papyrus, ink

Geograhical Locations:

• Thebes, Egypt
• Abydos, Egypt
• Memphis, Egypt
• Elephantine, Egypt

Dates:Oct. 1, 399 B.C.E.

Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/16 × 9 1/2 in. (12.8 × 24.2 cm) Glass: 8 x 13 in. (20.3 x 33 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 47.218.151

Image: CUR.47.218.151_front_IMLS_PS5.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Nine partially preserved lines of text, the remains of an Aramaic letter written by Shewa ben Zekariah to “his lord Yislah” concerning business and recent political events, including the recent change of dynasties. Subject, a letter. On reverse, single line of endorsement.

Brooklyn Museum