Royal Book of Protection
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Caption
Royal Book of Protection, 664–610 B.C.E.. Papyrus, ink, b: Glass: 12 3/16 × 19 7/8 in. (31 × 50.5 cm) b: Object: 8 1/4 × 15 1/16 in. (21 × 38.2 cm) d: Glass: 12 1/16 × 19 15/16 in. (30.7 × 50.6 cm) d: Object: 8 7/16 × 14 15/16 in. (21.5 × 38 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 47.218.49a-f. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Gallery
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Title
Royal Book of Protection
Date
664–610 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 26
Period
Late Period, Saite Period
Geography
Possible place made: Elephantine, Egypt
Medium
Papyrus, ink
Classification
Dimensions
b: Glass: 12 3/16 × 19 7/8 in. (31 × 50.5 cm) b: Object: 8 1/4 × 15 1/16 in. (21 × 38.2 cm) d: Glass: 12 1/16 × 19 15/16 in. (30.7 × 50.6 cm) d: Object: 8 7/16 × 14 15/16 in. (21.5 × 38 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour
Accession Number
47.218.49a-f
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