Letter Fragment on Papyrus

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8th–10th century · Ink on papyrus · Islamic Art

The Arabic papyrus fragment is part of letter written in black ink and a very cursive and abbreviated script – a common characteristic of letters and legal documents from this period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th–10th century

Medium

Ink on papyrus

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890