Description: RARE Antique Egyptian Handmade Authentic OLD Papyrus (17" x 13" Inches) Click images to enlarge Description UP for Auction… RARE Antique Egyptian Handmade Authentic OLD Papyrus (17" x 13" Inches), With great details …. Private Collection EGYPTIAN PAPYRUS: Our English word "paper", is derived from the word "papyrus", an Egyptian word that originally meant "that which belongs to the house" (the bureaucracy of ancient Egypt). At about the same time as the ancient Egyptians moved from prehistory to history by developing a written language, they discovered the need for a medium other than stone to transcribe upon. They found this in their papyrus plant, a triangular reed which symbolized ancient Lower Egypt. It was light, strong, thin, durable and easy to carry, and for thousands of years, there was nothing better for the purpose of writing. The earliest extant documented papyrus comes from Egypt's 1st Dynasty, but we believe it may have been used as early as 4,000BC. Its use continued until about the 11th century AD. Besides its use for producing a medium for writing purposes, papyrus was also used for mattresses on beds, for building chairs, tables, and other furniture as well as for mats, baskets, boxes, sandals, utensils, rope and boats. Furthermore, the papyrus root was a source of food, medicine and perfume. Papyrus was, and continues today to be made from the papyrus reed that grows in freshwater marshes along the river Nile, though today this growth is rare and controlled. Technically, it is Cyperus papyrus, a part of the sedge family. The plant grows to a height of about ten feet. After harvesting, the outer fibers are peeled away and the core of the stalk and sliced into very thin strips that are as broad as possible. The best of these strips, from the perspective of quality, comes from the center. Progressively, the DIMENSIONS: + 43 x 33 cm (17" x 13" Inches) CONDITION: + Intact in original condition, No repairs or restoration Payment WE ACCEPT PAYPAL AND ALL CREDIT CARDS PAYMENT UNDER PAYPAL PORTAL >> Shipping ALL items are packed and shipped with utmost care >> Buyer is responsible for shipping and handling costs as stated in the auction unless 'FREE SHIPPING' is indicated >> Insurance is included in any shipping costs/quotes >> Terms of Sale All items are %100 guaranteed to be authentic antiques >> If you have questions about a specific auction please contact us at least 24 hours before the auction ends so we have enough time to reply >> ** Returns ** ANCIENT_HOUSE fully guarantees your satisfaction with each and every purchase. Items are always described to the best of our ability, and we guarantee our descriptions to be as accurate as possible. Upon receipt of your item if you are dissatisfied for any reason please contact us and return it within 5 days in the same condition in which it was sold for a full 'no questions asked' refund excluding shipping fees >> About Us We only sell Quality, Fine Arts, Antiquities & Very Unique items?You won?t be disappointed >> ANCIENT_HOUSE have been involved in antique trading since 1965 >> ** Authenticity ** All items listed by ANCIENT_HOUSE have been legally acquired from Legitimate Sources, Antique shops and Private collectors in Egypt >> Bid with confidence! We guarantee your full satisfaction with every sale >> Contact Us Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions Before Bidding Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 90 USD
Location: Ontario
End Time: 2024-12-24T05:45:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
Culture: Egyptian
Handmade: Yes
