1. Papyrus 2080
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2080
- Title:
- Letter to Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2065, CPS 201, TM 1626)
- Scope & Content:
- Letter to Zenon with instructions on various business matters, including wool and slaves; the address is on the back. The name of the writer is lost.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 263-229 BC
- Extent:
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Papyrus sheet, broken off on the sides, complete at the top and bottom; with minor surface damage in places; written on both sides. On the front, there are 8 lines, lacking beginnings and ends with the exception of line 8, which is complete and written in the middle of the line. The upper margin is minimal; the lower margin is ample. An irregular sheet-join runs horizontally along the lower edge. On the back, there is one line written along the fibres, the other way up in relation to the text on the front. Horizontal folds are still visible. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
