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Book of the Dead Papyrus Nesshutefnut (Papyrus Ryerson) with Spells 52–99

UnknownPtolemaic Period, ca. 250 BC

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Chicago, United States

This section of Nesshutefnut's Book of the Dead papyrus included a number of so-called "transformation" spells. Such spells include ritual recitations for transferring various abilities and powers to the deceased through their assumption of natural forms such as herons, lotus flowers, swallows, and gods.

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  • Title: Book of the Dead Papyrus Nesshutefnut (Papyrus Ryerson) with Spells 52–99
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Ptolemaic Period, ca. 250 BC
  • Physical Location: Chicago, IL
  • Location Created: Egypt, Luxor
  • Physical Dimensions: H: 39 cm x W: 924 cm
  • Provenance: Purchased in Paris, 1919
  • Type: Manuscript
  • Rights: © ISAC Museum
  • External Link: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, ISACM E9787D, D. 28917
  • Medium: Papyrus, paint
  • Photographer: Kevin Bryce Lowry
  • Photograph Registration Number: D. 28917
  • Object Registration Number: ISACM E9787D
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