1. Papyrus 875
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 875
- Title:
- Receipt for Barley (SB XXII 15491, TM 35716) and Letter (P.Lond. III 875b descr., TM 38235)
- Scope & Content:
- Upper papyrus (A) (SB XXII 15491, TM 35716): Fifth-century receipt for one hundred and fifty artabas of barley to feed pigs, received by two persons from the landowner through an agent. The text has been cancelled. Lower papyrus (B) (P.Lond. III 875b descr., TM 38235): Fragment of a letter, wit...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 5th century-6th century
- Extent:
-
Two papyrus sheets that do not belong together, housed in the same glass frame.
Upper papyrus (A): Papyrus slip, complete but riddled with insect holes; written on one side along the fibres. The front bears 4 lines, crossed out. The back is blank.
Lower papyrus (B): Papyrus sheet lacking the upper left corner and riddled with holes; written on both sides. The front bears 8 lines running across the fibres, most of which lack the beginnings. Margins are minimal. The back contains the beginnings of 2 lines running along the fibres.
