Egyptian papyrus fragment with demotic script

Egyptian papyrus fragment with demotic script
ITEM: Papyrus fragment with demotic script
MATERIAL: Papyrus
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: 3rd - 4th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 40 mm x 55 mm (without stand), 230 mm x 91 mm (with stand)
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes stand
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired before 1990s

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Papyrus fragments with Demotic script are important artifacts in the study of ancient Egyptian culture, providing valuable insights into the language, administration, and daily life of the people during the Greco-Roman period (circa 332 BCE to 395 CE). Demotic is a cursive script that evolved from northern forms of the Egyptian hieratic script. It was widely used for administrative and legal documents, as well as literary and religious texts during the later periods of ancient Egypt. The use of Demotic became more prominent following the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great and the establishment of the Ptolemaic Dynasty.

These papyrus fragments cover a diverse range of topics, including legal contracts, administrative records, literary texts, and religious manuscripts. They offer glimpses into the economic transactions, legal agreements, and social customs of the time. Legal documents often include details about land transactions, inheritance, and contracts, shedding light on the legal and economic structure of ancient Egyptian society during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

The decipherment of Demotic script has been instrumental in understanding the cultural and linguistic shifts that occurred during this era. Scholars have made significant progress in translating and interpreting these papyrus fragments, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of ancient Egyptian culture in its later phases.

Measurement:

5.5 x 4 cm