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Papyrus
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Papyrus Grades and Quality Metrics
The quality of the finished papyrus varied widely, determined by the age of the plant harvested, the specific mineral content of the irrigation water, and the skill of the manufacturer. Not all papyrus sheets were suitable for official state documentation; lower grades were relegated to ephemeral receipts or archival drafts.
The Alexandrian University Press (AUP) developed a sophisticated…