196 BC decree that unlocked hieroglyphs.
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Rosetta Stone is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our Egyptian Art department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.
| Department | Antiquities |
|---|---|
| Collection | Egyptian Art |
| Status | Museum masterpiece · reference work |
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Hans Hillewaert
