'Cooking rice from the Western Han Dynasty period has deepened our appreciation for the richness and allure of traditional Chinese culture,' said Luo.
The manuscript, valued at $20,000, was taken from Paraguay's National Archive and recovered after appearing in a 2013 Manhattan auction.
The collection spans over 500 years, showcasing artistic traditions of Islamic dynasties from Spain to Indonesia.
The fragment contains two key episodes, including the only surviving account about Merlin and the early years of Arthur's court.
The papyrus of Senemnetjer is among the earliest known examples of this funerary text, which was used to guide the soul of the deceased on its journey to the afterlife.
Researchers said the added lines "potentially transform" the sonnet from "a meditation on romantic love into a powerful political statement."
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