A lovely pair of Coptic papyrus fragments, c. 4th-5th Century AD, relaying a private letter. The letter is written in attractive handwriting, on both front and back, with the backsides having only a single line. A very attractive pair, mounted in a nice wooden frame, and they have been professionally translated to discern that these are fragments of a private letter. Top fragment: 2 2/3 in x 2 1/3 in (6.8 cm x 6 cm), Bottom fragment: 3 1/4 in x 2 in (8.3 cm x 5 cm). Ex Hamdy Sakr collection; previously in the private collection of Alex Anckonie III, acquired during his time in the Navy in the 1960's – 1970's.

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