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Papyrus, Cyperus papyrus, is a member of the family aquatic sedge plants. It is endemic to Africa, especially the Nile valley, where it was used to make the first paper in world history. It grows in shallow waters and conspicuous at flowering stems that can reach up 5 meters. Each stem is topped by thin, shiny, bright green stems that look like feather dusters. As the stems grow, they elongate and bend to the clusters almost spherical. During the summer the plant bears small dark brown fruit.
Papyrus plants have a variety of uses for the Egyptians, more popularly for the production of papyrus paper. Its flowers are used to make garlands that were offered to the gods. The young shoots are eaten both raw and cooked. The woody roots are used for making bowls and other utensils and firewood. The stems are used for manufacturing mats boats, sails, cloth, sandals, baskets and ropes.
Papyrus, or paper made from the pith of the papyrus plant, is thick and hard. It was not originally used for writing since its surface is not smooth and it can not be bent without cracking. It was as fragile and easily succumbed to moisture or excessive dryness. Only good quality papyrus was used for writing. As it was not good for writing, he was replaced by vellum and parchment, which were more durable and resistant to moisture.
The last recorded use of the papyrus plant for the manufacture of paper was in mid-1000. It was used at that time to the decrees of the pope. Currently, papyrus are mainly used for decoration. In some wetlands Africa, however, these plants are still the main sources of livelihood.
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Egyptian Papyrus, Design IV $199.99 Egyptian Papyrus, Design IV - Framed Art Print |
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Egyptian Papyrus, Design III $199.99 Egyptian Papyrus, Design III - Framed Art Print |
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Egyptian Papyrus, Design V $204.99 Egyptian Papyrus, Design V - Framed Art Print |
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Egyptian Papyrus, Design VI $229.99 Egyptian Papyrus, Design VI - Art Print |
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Egyptian Papyrus, Design VIII $359.99 Egyptian Papyrus, Design VIII - Framed Art Print |
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Egyptian Funerary Papyrus Depicting the Barque of Re-Herakhty $34.99 Egyptian Funerary Papyrus Depicting the Barque of Re-Herakhty - Giclee Print |
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An Egyptian Papyrus Fragment. New Kingdom, 1196-1070 BC $39.99 An Egyptian Papyrus Fragment. New Kingdom, 1196-1070 BC - Giclee Print |
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Papyrus of Ani $3.99 This is an English translation of the Papyrus of Ani, more commonly known as the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Complete with hymns, prayers and spells, this is a must have for the lovers of Egyptian myth and culture. |
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Pewter Egyptian Papyrus Earrings $19.49 Beautiful vibrant colors provide earrings with style Jewelry is crafted of lead-free pewter Unique Egyptian papyrus earrings make a terrific addition to your jewelry collectionSheppard's hookEarrings measure 30 mm long x 35 mm wideAll weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. |
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Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection, Berlin $22.76 With the opening of the Neues Museum on Berlin's Museum Island after seven decades of ruin, the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin have undergone a magnificent rebirth. These great collections, which enjoy a unique i |
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Pewter Egyptian Papyrus Earrings PEY010 $37.13 Beautiful vibrant colors and ornate beads decorate these earrings with style . Jewelry is crafted of leadfree pewter . Add these unique Egyptian papyrus earrings to your jewelry collection. Materials: Pewter. Product Dimensions: 30 mm L x 35 mm W |
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Ancient Papyrus, Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Cairo, Egypt $24.99 Stuart Westmoreland Ancient Papyrus, Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Cairo, Egypt - Photographic Print |
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The Turin Papyrus, Reproduction of Ancient Egyptian Map of Gold Mines, c.1300 BC $49.99 The Turin Papyrus, Reproduction of Ancient Egyptian Map of Gold Mines, c.1300 BC - Giclee Print |
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Papyrus $49.99 Papyrus - Giclee Print |
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Bullock Among Papyrus Reeds, New Kingdom $49.99 18th Dynasty Egyptian Bullock Among Papyrus Reeds, New Kingdom - Giclee Print |
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Detail from the Papyrus of Nespakashuty, New Kingdom $49.99 21st Dynasty Egyptian Detail from the Papyrus of Nespakashuty, New Kingdom - Giclee Print |