Writing Implements Practicum

A

Students in William Johnson's Papyrology class studied the practicalities of writing on papyrus sheets, papyrus rolls, and wax tablets in a special practicum session at the professor's house and workshop.

A
Students practice writing their ABCs
B
Ancient scribes often wrote sitting on the ground with a tunic, and these students are giving that a try
C
A partial roll written by an inexperienced scribe
D
Constructing wax tablet replicas