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Astronomical papyrus fragments with a representation of the planet Saturn, Ancient Egypt

Astronomical papyrus fragments with a representation of the planet Saturn

Astronomical papyrus fragments with a representation of the planet Saturn (museum title)

Ancient Egypt (21st century BCE-3rd century CE)

Movement
Ancient Egyptian art
Date
c. 700–525 BCE
Medium
Ink on papyrus
Dimensions
16.7 × 21.5 cm
Collection
Metropolitan Museum of Art, United States
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0

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