#book-of-the-dead
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day agoAncient Egyptian 'Tipp-Ex' discovered on papyrus at UK's Fitzwilliam Museum
Ancient Egyptian craftspeople used a corrective fluid made of huntite and calcite to edit papyrus artwork approximately 3,300 years ago, demonstrating sophisticated attention to detail in manuscript production.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month agoPREMIUM Rare, ancient 'Books of the Dead', part of Brooklyn Museum's Egyptian collection, restored for viewing for the first time
A nearly complete Memphite-style gilded Book of the Dead containing 162 spells, gilding and orpiment traces, owned by Ankhmerwer, was conserved and restored.
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