Fragment of a Letter in Pahlavi Script

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618–29 · Ink on papyrus · Islamic Art

These fragments are remains of a Pahlavi letter. Pahlavi script was used in Egypt only during the Sassanian occupation (618–629). This period produced many private letter to give up a glimpse on this rich pre-Islamic period in Egypt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

618–29

Medium

Ink on papyrus

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890