Papyrus reed (Cyperus papyrus L.): clump of reeds in water. Aquatint, 1823.

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4 June 1823
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20398i
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Papyrus reed was used by the Eygptians to make paper and also for sandals, ropes and boats

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London : John Murray, 4 June 1823.

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1 print : aquatint with etching, with wash ; border 21.2 x 16 cm

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Cyperus papyrus.

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Wellcome Collection 20398i

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