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Egyptian language

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Jean-Baptiste Adanson papers

 Collection — 1: [Barcode: 31151030086429]
Identifier: MS-0396
Abstract

Jean-Baptiste Adanson (1732-1804) was the brother of the well-known naturalist and traveler, Michel Adanson (1727-1806). This collection consists of unpublished volumes devoted to the deciphering of hieroglyphics and were drawn from notes and sketches made during his voyages in Egypt between 1762 and 1782.

Dates: 1762-1782

Traductions litterales des hieroglyphes d'apres des monuments existant et pour pluspart entre mes mains

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31151030056695]
Identifier: MS-0475
Abstract

This collection appears to consist of literal translations (into French) of Egyptian hieroglyphs as read directly from inscribed monuments.

Dates: 1850-1855