Ancient Egyptian Fragment of a mummy shroud with hieroglyphs. Egyptian probably dating from around the 5th century BC, which is approx 2500 years ago
Hieroglyphic Fragment of a mummy shroud, Egyptian, probably created around the 5th century BC. Measurements: 17 inches by 12 inches. Hand-painted on linen. it is mounted on cork or wood. The fragment is elegantly displayed in a plexiglass box, showcasing the ancient artwork while protecting it. Despite the passage of time, a fair amount of original paint remains, though some parts may have been touched up with early restoration
Provenance: From the estate of Charles Dikran Kelekian, the dean of antiquities dealers in the United States. The Kelekian firm was founded in 1893, had a gallery on Madsion Avenue, NY and sold major works to most of the leading museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The representation of the head of Tutankhamun, seen in the museum's collection and on the cover of the catalogue was acquired from the Kelekians.
12" x 17"

well, its a couple of thousand years old