An Illustrated Hieroglyphic Papyrus Copy of the Classical Egyptian Sky Image (MMA 26.3.322)

Summary

Edition of the first representation of the classical Egyptian sky image on papyrus, preserving the figure of Saturn and the names of some decans (MMA 26.3.322). It presumably represents a master copy or sketch for tomb decoration. Found in an old, re-used Theban tomb, the representation finds its closest parallels in a neighbouring group of elite tombs of Kushite and Saite date, above all those of Monthemhet and Padiamenope, and it may relate specifically to one of these tombs.