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Book of the Dead Papyrus of Irtyuru (Papyrus Milbank) with spells 145–148

UnknownPtolemaic Period, 332-30 BC

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

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

Section M of the papyrus of Irtyuru is inscribed in cursive hieroglyphic script with spells 145–148 of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.

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  • Title: Book of the Dead Papyrus of Irtyuru (Papyrus Milbank) with spells 145–148
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC
  • Physical Location: Chicago, IL
  • Location Created: Egypt, Memphis (?)
  • Physical Dimensions: H: 30.6 x W: 1029 cm
  • Provenance: Purchased in Egypt, 1919
  • Type: Manuscript
  • Rights: © ISAC Museum
  • External Link: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, ISACM E10486M, D. 13336
  • Medium: Papyrus, paint
  • Photographer: Kevin Bryce Lowry
  • Photograph Registration Number: D. 13336
  • Object Registration Number: ISACM E10486M
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

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