Parchment and Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Several Scripts
Description
Caption: Parchment and Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Several Scripts, 664 B.C.E.–1st millennium C.E.. 47.218.15a: Parchment, ink 47.218.15b-c: Papyrus, ink, a: Glass: 5 x 7 1/16 in. (12.7 x 18 cm) a: Largest Fragment: 1 3/4 x 2 9/16 in. (4.5 x 6.5 cm) b: Glass: 8 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. (21 x 25.7 cm) b: Largest Fragment: 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 in. (3 x 3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 47.218.15a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A collection of fragmented papyrus pieces, some with visible inscription.
This image shows a series of papyrus fragments arranged flat. The pieces vary in size and exhibit edges that are irregular and torn. Some fragments contain visible traces of black ink, suggesting the presence of inscriptions. The fragments are laid out on a pale blue background within a frame, indicating careful preservation efforts.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 47.218.15a-b tier-2
- BKM-Object 60657 tier-2
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