1. Papyrus 2916
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2916
- Title:
- Surrender of a Pledged Necklace (SB XVIII 13777, TM 18399)
- Scope & Content:
- An agreement whereby Aurelia Taam, from the Coptite nome, agreed to cede a silver necklace to Aurelius Daniel, from Memnoneia. The necklace had been deposited as security for a loan which the woman was not able to pay back in full. With subscriptions of the witnesses at the end.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 16 December 556
- Extent:
-
A papyrus sheet, almost fully preserved, with some letters lost on the left side, but perfect as to the rest. A sheet join is visible on the right-hand side. The text runs along the fibres on both sides, with the back only containing the docket. Housed in one glass case.
