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Papyrus Inscribed with a Demotic Plea to Thoth, the Ibis

UnknownLate Period, Dynasty 27, June 25, 502 BC – July 24, 502 BC

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

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

This papyrus contains a plea to the god Thoth, written in the Demotic script around the year 502 BC.

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  • Title: Papyrus Inscribed with a Demotic Plea to Thoth, the Ibis
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Late Period, Dynasty 27, June 25, 502 BC – July 24, 502 BC
  • Physical Location: Chicago, IL
  • Location Created: Egypt
  • Physical Dimensions: H: 27 x L: 11.5 cm
  • Provenance: Acquired as a gift from Sir A. Gardiner, 1956
  • Type: Manuscript
  • Rights: © ISAC Museum
  • External Link: Institute for the Study of ANcient Cultures, ISACM E19422, D. 17992
  • Medium: Papyrus
  • Photographer: Anna R. Ressman
  • Photograph Registration Number: D. 17992
  • Object Registration Number: ISACM E19422
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

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