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papyrus stem

Also known as: papyrus stem
Scope note: Papyrus used for ancient Egyptian writing material used the stem of Cyperus papyrus, commonly known as papyrus sedge, a wetland sedge belonging to the sedge family Cyperaceae. The leaves and stems of Cyperus papyrus were also used in ancient Egypt for sandals, ropes, matting etc. Several other species belonging to the genus Cyperus have also been used in antiquity e.g. Cyperus rotundus (purple nut sedge) and Cyperus esculentus (chufa flatsedge) – for their edible tubers. See also the term 'papyrus'.
Broader terms: x11788; stem
Narrower terms: papyrus

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basket

Museum number: Af1945,06.18 |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Africa

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Museum number: EA45190 |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Asyut

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Museum number: Af1937,1127.1 |
Ethnic group: x83540 Made by:Dinka |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Meshra'er Req

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Museum number: EA45189 |
Cultures/periods: x14254 Middle Kingdom |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Asyut

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Museum number: EA64398 |
Cultures/periods: x13917 Graeco-Roman |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Tura (Memphis)

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Museum number: EA66957 |
Cultures/periods: x13546 19th Dynasty |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Temple of Mentuhotep

rope

Museum number: EA64397 |
Cultures/periods: x13917 Graeco-Roman |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Tura (Memphis)

rope

Museum number: EA41582 |
Cultures/periods: x13538 12th Dynasty |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Beni Hasan

rope

Museum number: EA16221 |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Medinet Habu (Thebes)

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Museum number: EA53929 |
Cultures/periods: Roman PeriodLate Antique |
Production date: 1stC-8thC |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Antinoupolis

textile; bag; vegetal remains

Museum number: EA53928 |
Cultures/periods: Roman PeriodLate Antique |
Production date: 1stC-8thC |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Antinoupolis

vegetal remains

Museum number: EA36839 |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Egypt

walking-stick; letter-holder; snuff-container

Museum number: Af1902,0907.2 |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Zambezi Delta