manuscripts (object)

Fragmentary hieratic papyri, mounted in one frame. C) Two fragments of a letter, with nine lines and one column in black on recto, three black and two interspersed red reply columns on verso. This letter mentions a sweet-maker, who lwould have been making confectionery out of many different fruits, especially dates and figs. Text has been translated as: [fragment 1] 'This is [a message] for the lord, may he live long prosper and thrive, to the effect that all the responsibilities of the lord are [safe and sound] and everything is as it should be. This is a message for the lord, may he live long prosper and thrive' [Fragment 2] 'also, put somebody in charge of [………………………………………………………………………]' [verso] '[……………………………………………..…] who is in the service of the courtier Senwosret […………] [………….] sweet-maker [………..] thereof. I will send this sweet-maker [……………….] [……………] This is a message for the lord and it is good that the lord, may he live long, prosper and thrive, listens.'

Lahun

Kahun, Workmens' Town

late Middle Kingdom late Middle Kingdom

LDUCE-UC32151c

Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology