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Papyrus: E.2.1922.5a

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2 fragments from the Book of the Dead of Ramose, supervisor of the royal archives, with highly detailed vignettes

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Given by The Friends of Fitzwilliam Museum, 1922

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Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

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  • Egypt

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Mount Depth 10 mm Height 500 mm Width 636 mm

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Accession number: E.2.1922.5a
Primary reference Number: 318848
Oldadmincategory: Misc

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Created: Thursday 6 November 2025 Updated: Thursday 6 November 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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