Late Ptolemaic Period (305 - 30 BCE) Papyrus Scroll with Demotic Script on Stand

Originates from: Egypt

Era: Late Ptolemaic Period (305 - 30 BCE)

Dimensions: 4” W x 4” H (on stand) x 2.5” D

An incredible survivor, this beautiful papyrus scroll, dating to the late Ptolemaic period (305 - 30 BCE), exhibiting demotic script, an early Egyptian writing system used for administrative and commercial purpose as shorthand to hieroglyphs has newly arrived to the gallery. Rolled in scroll form, not unfurled for millennia. As much a piece of linguistic history as it is an object of incredible intrigue and beauty. Displayed stood up on contemporary metal stand. 

Provenance: from large Canadian collection of antiquities, purchased through NYC antiquities gallery in early 2000’s.