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Egyptians ostraca

Egyptians ceramic ostraca in demotic script with references to the mummification and burial. Ptolemaic era. Middle Demotic period. 400-30 BC. From Thebes and Asyut. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

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Asyut Burial Ceramic Demotic Egyptians Fragment Mummification Piece Pottery Ptolemaic Script Thebes Word Words Ostracon Ostrakon


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This print showcases a collection of Egyptian ostraca, ceramic shards inscribed with Demotic script, from the Ptolemaic era, approximately 400-30 BC. These fragments, discovered in Thebes and Asyut, provide valuable insights into the cultural practices of ancient Egypt during the Middle Demotic period. The Demotic script, the latest form of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, was widely used during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The texts on these ostraka often relate to administrative and economic matters, but some, like these, offer intriguing glimpses into the religious and funerary customs of the time. The texts on these ostraka refer to mummification and burial processes, reflecting the Egyptians' enduring belief in the afterlife and their meticulous preparation for it. The mummification process was a complex and costly ritual, reserved for the elite and the wealthy. The ostraka offer a glimpse into the materials and processes used in this ancient art. The British Museum in London, United Kingdom, is home to this remarkable collection of Egyptian ostraka. The museum's vast and diverse holdings offer a window into the rich history of human civilization, allowing us to explore and learn from the past. These fragments, with their intricate Demotic script, serve as a reminder of the complex and fascinating world of ancient Egypt and the enduring allure of its history.

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