2011. Papyrus 3018
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 3018
- Title:
- Official Letter (P.Hib. II 254, TM 5212)
- Scope & Content:
- Official letter concerning grain from Alexander to Apollonius, who had sent Perdiccas to announce his visit.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 260-240 BC
- Extent:
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Medium-brown papyrus sheet, extracted from mummy cartonnage, worm-eaten in places; written on one side across the fibres. On the front, there are 12 lines. The back is blank. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.