12/29/2023 0 Comments Real papyrus scroll![]() ![]() Likewise, he was an avid collector with eclectic tastes, including ancient Egyptian artifacts, French paintings, Victorian furniture, and more. He also judged classic cars, restored a Victorian house, and built a grain mill. Mitchell had a wide range of interests: he loved England, history, the opera and symphony, and Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles. The family later moved to a ranch in Napa Valley, where they planted vineyards with various grape varieties. After serving in the military in Army intelligence during the Korean War, he purchased a farm in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, where he grew grapes, apples, and prunes. ![]() His studies were diverse and included law school, time in a seminary, and acquiring a teaching credential. Born in Philadelphia, Holbrook Mitchell (1929-2021) lived in the Pennsylvania suburbs as a child, where he fell in love with farming, which paved the way for his future career. Newbegin’s New and Rare Books, 358 Post Street, San Francisco, established in 1899 and closed prior to 1972. Provenance: Estate of Holbrook Townsend Mitchell (ApApril 11, 2021) private collection, Northern California, acquired from John J. Newbegin’s New and Rare Books based on the attached label at the back. Setja-iret-binet is referenced on two 30th dynasty ushabtis held in the British museum: EA2007: Shabti for Padiheka born of Setja-iret-binet (), accessioned in 1834 EA34101: Shabti for Ahmose, born of Setja-iret-binet (), accessioned in 1878ĭimensions: frame measures 17 x 24 in, 12 x 20 inĬondition: Fragmentary as shown with clear, crisp text and drawings, presented on a linen background and custom mounted, presumably by John J. It may therefore be associated with the first ray of sunlight, or with the mound of creation that emerged from the waters of chaos at the beginning of time. The word "benben" is derived from the verb weben which means 'to shine'. Note: The 'Benben Stone' was the focus of worship in the temple of the sun god Re at Heliopolis. … to Abydos(?) … born of the lady of the house … Osiris … Be pure, be pure for … MISPLACED FRAGMENTS His ib-heart belongs to him like Re, his haty-heart belongs to him like Khepri. True of voice, to him so that his heart may be glad, so that his soul may join his body, so that his soul may come to his body, to his heart, it being glad.Įm to him, O gods in the mansion of the benben in Heliopolis, in the presence of Shu, son of Atum. May you come bringing the soul of Osiris Hapymen, true of voice, born of Setja-iret-binet, ![]() O you who bring souls, O you who cut up shadows, O all you gods who are at the head of the living! RIGHTMOST PIECES - BOOK OF THE DEAD, Chapter 191Ī Spell for Bringing the Soul to the Body May you cause a flame to come into being under the head of the Osiris Hapymen, true of voice. Lion, strong one, tall of feathers, possessor of a crown! You are the merciful god who comes Words spoken by the Osiris Hapy-men, true of voice, son of Nedjhor, true of voice,īorn of the lady of the house Setja-iret-binet, true of voice: Hail to you, O PIECES IN MIDDLE TOWARD LEFT - BOOK OF THE DEAD, Chapter 162Ī Spell for causing a flame to come into being under the head of a spirit. Incense, cool water, provisions, everything good and pure. The gods who are in the necropolis give invocation offerings of bread, beer, oxen, fowl, wine, milk, Like those who are upon earth, you being alive, fresh, stable, and young forever. … Hapymen, true of voice, born of Setja-iret-binet, true of voice, … you shall not be afraid, your heart shall not be afraid, I will not be distant. … you being young, alive, and stable forever. LEFTMOST AND MIDDLE PIECES - BOOK OF THE DEAD, Chapter 89Ī Spell for Causing the Soul to be united to the body in the Underworld With 19 columns of text inscribed with several spells from the Book of the Dead, the text is surmounted by two winged figures and a partial drawing of a goddess to the left. Fragments from a single, large papyrus scroll, commissioned by Hapymen, son of Setja-iret-binet (mother) and Nedjhor (father).
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