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Hieratic ostracon: magic formula against burns
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Inventory numberE.00302
    • Object nameOstrakon
  • TitleHieratic ostracon: magic formula against burns
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
    Place of discovery:LuxorGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Luxor (governorate)
  • Date1545 BC - 1069 BC
  • PeriodNew Kingdom(Egypt)
    • MaterialLimestoneMaterial > Stone
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 16 cm, 17,5 cm
  • LocationOn display
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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The front of the ostracon contains a hieratic inscription in ten lines. It is a magic formula, addressed to the goddess Isis. The verses are separated by red dots. The date "4th month of summer", placed at the end of the text, is also written in red. The text on the back of the ostracon is completely erased.