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Book of the Dead Papyrus of Irtyuru (Papyrus Milbank) with Spell 162
UnknownPtolemaic Period, 332-30 BC
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Chicago, United States
Irtyuru's Book of the Dead papyrus ends with spell 162, which included a vignette of a golden cow. The accompanying spell is "for causing a flame to appear under the head of the spirit."
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- Title: Book of the Dead Papyrus of Irtyuru (Papyrus Milbank) with Spell 162
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC
- Physical Location: Chicago, IL
- Location Created: Egypt, Memphis (?)
- Physical Dimensions: H: 30.6 x H: 1029 cm
- Provenance: Purchased in Egypt, 1919
- Type: Manuscript
- Rights: © ISAC Museum
- External Link: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, ISACM E10486O, D. 13338
- Medium: Papyrus, paint
- Photographer: Kevin Bryce Lowry
- Photograph Registration Number: D. 13338
- Object Registration Number: ISACM E10486O
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