701. Papyrus 452
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 452
- Title:
- Census Declarations (P.Lond. II 452 ro., TM 11748), and Letter (P.Lond. II 452 vo. descr., TM 31219)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto (P.Lond. II 452 ro, TM 11748): Two fragmentary extracts from census declarations, presumably being the official statement of priestly status. Dated around April 217. (P.Lond. II 452 vo descr., TM 31219): A private letter, referring to some aruras of land; the village of Boubastos is ment...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century
- Extent:
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Fragment of a papyrus sheet, broken off at the left (front), mutilated at the bottom and with surface damage throughout. There are white residues on both sides. Writing runs along the fibres on the front and across them on the back.
The front bears portions of ten lines, lacking the beginning, with further lines in the missing portion. The upper margin is preserved, no margin was left to the right and the lower margin survives to 35 mm.
The back, rotated 180 degrees, preserves part of the foot of a column, with portions of 11 lines lacking the beginnings. The lower margin is extant, and no margin was left to the right.
The papyrus is housed in a glass case.