Ancient Text Fragments

Artifacts including fabric pieces and papyrus fragments dating back to ancient times, reflecting historical writing and textile practices.

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Fragment Made 1 CE-1532 Peru. Plain Cloth .

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Eight Groups of Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Demotic and Greek Eight Groups of Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Demotic and Greek, 664 B.C.E.-395 C.E. Papyrus, ink, 47.218.17a-3: Largest fragment: 2 9/16 × 1 9/16 in. (6.5 × 4 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art 664 B.C.E.-395 C.E.

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Textile Fragment 5th-6th century. Textile Fragment 443446

Panel Made 1801-1900 United States. Linen, plain weave; self-patterned by main warps and ground weft floats; open work .

Priest's Robe (Shichijō) ca. 1600 Japan. Priest's Robe (Shichijō) 68405

Portion of a Historical Text Portion of a Historical Text, ca. 1809-1743 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, 35.1446a-e: 11 1/2 × 71 5/8 in. (29.2 × 182 cm). When complete, the papyrus to which this fragment belonged measured almost seven feet long. The texts are written in a cursive form of hieroglyphs called hieratic. Differences in handwriting and in the historical events described demonstrate that different scribes added new inscriptions over several generations. The most important text recounts the efforts of a Thirteenth Dynasty Theban noblewoman named Senebtisi to establish legal ownership of ninety-five household servants, whose names indicate that forty-five were of Asiatic origin. The presence of so many foreigners in a single household suggests that the Asiatic population was increasing rapidly in Thirteenth Dynasty Egypt. As was customary, some of these foreigners no doubt married Egyptians, adopted Egyptian beliefs and cultural traditions, and were absorbed into the cultural mainstream.

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Textile Fragment 3rd-4th century. Textile Fragment 443289

Sampler 1813 German. Sampler 228029

Fragment Made 1 CE-1532 Peru. Plain cloth. (old card) .

Fragment of a Tunic 6th-7th century. Fragment of a Tunic. 6th-7th century. Linen, silk; plain weave (). Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis). Textiles

Textile Fragment 12th century

Sampler 18th century German. Sampler. German. 18th century. Silk on linen. Textiles-Embroidered

Priest's Robe (Shichijō) Japan. Priest's Robe (Shichijō) 68332

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso)

Sampler 1777 German. Sampler 227941

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Parchment and Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Several Scripts Parchment and Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Several Scripts, 664 B.C.E.-1st millennium C.E. 47.218.15a: Parchment, ink 47.218.15b-c: Papyrus, ink, a: Glass: 5 x 7 1/16 in. (12.7 x 18 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art 664 B.C.E.-1st millennium C.E.

Papyrus Inscribed in Hieratic Papyrus Inscribed in Hieratic, ca. 1292-1190 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, Glass: 7 5/8 x 9 9/16 in. (19.3 x 24.3 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art ca. 1292-1190 B.C.E.

Sampler 18th century Dutch. Sampler 228119

Textile Fragment 3rd-4th century. Textile Fragment 443421

Textile Fragment 5th century. Textile Fragment 444267

Tangka Curtain 17th century Tibet or Nepal. Tangka Curtain 70527

Portion of a Historical Text Portion of a Historical Text, ca. 1809-1743 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, 35.1446a-e: 11 1/2 × 71 5/8 in. (29.2 × 182 cm). When complete, the papyrus to which this fragment belonged measured almost seven feet long. The texts are written in a cursive form of hieroglyphs called hieratic. Differences in handwriting and in the historical events described demonstrate that different scribes added new inscriptions over several generations. The most important text recounts the efforts of a Thirteenth Dynasty Theban noblewoman named Senebtisi to establish legal ownership of ninety-five household servants, whose names indicate that forty-five were of Asiatic origin. The presence of so many foreigners in a single household suggests that the Asiatic population was increasing rapidly in Thirteenth Dynasty Egypt. As was customary, some of these foreigners no doubt married Egyptians, adopted Egyptian beliefs and cultural traditions, and were absorbed into the cultural mainstream.

Sampler 1817 German. Sampler. German. 1817. Silk on linen. Textiles-Embroidered

Piece Japan. Piece 67943

Portrait of a Man Probably Charles Winter (American, born ca. 1825). Portrait of a Man. Oil on canvas, 32 9/16 x 25 1/8 in. (82.7 x 63.8 cm). American Art

Carpet fragment 17th century. Carpet fragment 447709

Sampler. Culture: German. Dimensions: H. 15 1/2 x W. 12 3/4 inches (39.4 x 32.4 cm). Date: 1786. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Fragment of a Tunic 5th-6th century. Fragment of a Tunic 444177

Napkin. Culture: British or Flemish. Dimensions: 43 3/4 x 28 inches (111.1 x 71.1 cm). Date: 1702-7. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Fragment. Provincial Wari; Peru, Probably central or south coast. Date: 800 AD-1100. Dimensions: 38.1 x 43.2 cm (15 x 17 in.). Origin: Peru. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Shroud of Ahmose Penhet, Son of Ahhotep ca. 1580-1479 B.C. Second Intermediate Period-Early New Kingdom. Shroud of Ahmose Penhet, Son of Ahhotep. ca. 1580-1479 B.C.. Linen. Second Intermediate Period-Early New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Unfinished Temple Area, Pit 1013, MMA excavations, 1920-22. Dynasty 17-18

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Fragment of a Tunic 5th century. Fragment of a Tunic 443714

Textile Fragment 10th century. Textile Fragment. 10th century. Linen; plain weave, embroidered in silk. Attributed to Egypt. Textiles-Embroidered

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Textile (Near East); embroidery using silk thread on linen plain weave.

Portion of a Historical Text Portion of a Historical Text, ca. 1809-1743 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, 35.1446a-e: 11 1/2 × 71 5/8 in. (29.2 × 182 cm). When complete, the papyrus to which this fragment belonged measured almost seven feet long. The texts are written in a cursive form of hieroglyphs called hieratic. Differences in handwriting and in the historical events described demonstrate that different scribes added new inscriptions over several generations. The most important text recounts the efforts of a Thirteenth Dynasty Theban noblewoman named Senebtisi to establish legal ownership of ninety-five household servants, whose names indicate that forty-five were of Asiatic origin. The presence of so many foreigners in a single household suggests that the Asiatic population was increasing rapidly in Thirteenth Dynasty Egypt. As was customary, some of these foreigners no doubt married Egyptians, adopted Egyptian beliefs and cultural traditions, and were absorbed into the cultural mainstream.

Sampler 1761 German. Sampler 228410

Textile Fragment second half 10th century. Textile Fragment. second half 10th century. Linen, silk; plain weave, tapestry weave. Attributed to Egypt. Textiles-Woven

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Carpet Fragment 8th-9th century. Carpet Fragment 451051

Textile Fragment 12th century. Textile Fragment 448064

Panel Made 1775-1800 France. silk .

Textile Fragment 5th-6th century. Textile Fragment 444211

Relief fragment, tomb of Meketre ca. 1981-1975 B.C. Middle Kingdom. Relief fragment, tomb of Meketre. ca. 1981-1975 B.C.. Limestone, paint. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280, MMA 1101), MMA excavations, 1920. Dynasty 12

Sheet Fragment 4th century Coptic. Sheet Fragment 475115

Portion of a Historical Text Portion of a Historical Text, ca. 1809-1743 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, 35.1446a-e: 11 1/2 × 71 5/8 in. (29.2 × 182 cm). When complete, the papyrus to which this fragment belonged measured almost seven feet long. The texts are written in a cursive form of hieroglyphs called hieratic. Differences in handwriting and in the historical events described demonstrate that different scribes added new inscriptions over several generations. The most important text recounts the efforts of a Thirteenth Dynasty Theban noblewoman named Senebtisi to establish legal ownership of ninety-five household servants, whose names indicate that forty-five were of Asiatic origin. The presence of so many foreigners in a single household suggests that the Asiatic population was increasing rapidly in Thirteenth Dynasty Egypt. As was customary, some of these foreigners no doubt married Egyptians, adopted Egyptian beliefs and cultural traditions, and were absorbed into the cultural mainstream.

Scarf. Dimensions: H. 51 in. (129.5 cm)W. 18 in. (45.7 cm). Date: late 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Textile Fragment 6th-8th century. Textile Fragment 445973

Sampler 19th century Dutch. Sampler 228069

Textile Fragment 3rd-4th century. Textile Fragment 443889

Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Demotic Demotic. Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Demotic, 305-30 B.C.E.. Papyrus, ink, Largest Fragment: 3 3/8 × 1 in. (8.5 × 2.5 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art 305-30 B.C.E.

Papyrus Inscribed in Latin and Greek Greek. Papyrus Inscribed in Latin and Greek, 2nd century C.E. (recto); 1st-2nd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 5 1/16 x 7 1/16 in. (12.8 x 18 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art 2nd century C.E. (recto); 1st-2nd century C.E. (verso)

Map of Portugal on weathered wood

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), COPEAU for a thousand francs of reward (act II, scene 4, the cold redoubled ...) (dummy title). Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Sampler 18th century Dutch. Sampler 228065

Textile Fragment 5th-6th century. Textile Fragment 444204

Papyrus Fragment Inscribed in Greek Papyrus Fragment Inscribed in Greek, 6th century C.E. (possibly). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 5 x 7 1/16 in. (12.7 x 18 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art 6th century C.E. (possibly)

Karte von Deutschland auf verwittertem Holz- Map of Germany on weathered wood Karte von Deutschland auf verwittertem Holz- Map of Germany on weathered wood Copyright: xZoonar.com/lantapix,x 9778234

Sampler. Culture: British. Dimensions: H. 16 1/2 x W. 16 3/8 inches (41.9 x 41.6 cm). Date: 1811. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eight Groups of Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Demotic and Greek Eight Groups of Papyrus Fragments Inscribed in Demotic and Greek, 664 B.C.E.-395 C.E. Papyrus, ink, 47.218.17a-3: Largest fragment: 2 9/16 × 1 9/16 in. (6.5 × 4 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art 664 B.C.E.-395 C.E.

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Papyrus Inscribed in Demotic Papyrus Inscribed in Demotic, 201-200 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, 37.1839Ea: 11 5/16 x 40 3/8 in. (28.8 x 102.5 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art 201-200 B.C.E.

Photograph of the Lachish Letters. One of a series of letters written in carbon ink in Ancient Hebrew on clay ostraca.

Papyrus Fragment. Unknown 1st - 2nd century

Portion of a Historical Text Portion of a Historical Text, ca. 1809-1743 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, 35.1446a-e: 11 1/2 × 71 5/8 in. (29.2 × 182 cm). When complete, the papyrus to which this fragment belonged measured almost seven feet long. The texts are written in a cursive form of hieroglyphs called hieratic. Differences in handwriting and in the historical events described demonstrate that different scribes added new inscriptions over several generations. The most important text recounts the efforts of a Thirteenth Dynasty Theban noblewoman named Senebtisi to establish legal ownership of ninety-five household servants, whose names indicate that forty-five were of Asiatic origin. The presence of so many foreigners in a single household suggests that the Asiatic population was increasing rapidly in Thirteenth Dynasty Egypt. As was customary, some of these foreigners no doubt married Egyptians, adopted Egyptian beliefs and cultural traditions, and were absorbed into the cultural mainstream.

Sampler 1716 Dutch. Sampler 228131

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Medan, Malang, Linggadjati. Malang. The European Graveyard Lawang was violated by the TNI. Graffiti. August 1948. Indonesia, Java, Malang, Dutch East Indies

Altar Cloth 13th century Swiss. Altar Cloth 468424

Lazio Viterbo Viterbo S. Francesco3. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Interior views only of gothic church largely reconstructed after WWII bombing. No general views of interior, but many views of stained glass windows, frescoes, tombs, mosaic work, capitals. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Chinese horoscope

Cartography, Italy, 16th century. The Nova Descrittione (New Description) of Lombardy, created by Giacomo Gastaldi. Engraving by George Tilman, 1570.

Textile Fragment 3rd-4th century. Textile Fragment 443997

Rosetta Stone, 196 BC, British Museum, London, UK

Maldives: Fragment of a Buddha footprint found on Fua Mulaku Island and mis-identified by Thor Heyerdahl as 'Indus Valley script'

Tuscany Siena Montalcino S. Agostino6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture (14th century). Post-medieval: Frescoes (12th century) depicting saints, life of S. Agostino, the resurrection General Notes: When these negatives were sent there was confusion with identifying these prints and negatives and those of S. Antimo. Some intermingling MAY still exist. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Textile Fragment 10th century. Textile Fragment 448608

A page from a Mayan manuscript, Mexico, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from the 19th century, exact date unknown, Central America

Textile Fragment 3rd-4th century. Textile Fragment 443270

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