1. Papyrus 487(B)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 487(B)
- Title:
- Archilochus (P.Petr. I 4(2), P.Lond.Lit. 55, P.Lond. III 487(b) descr., TM 59238, LDAB 334, MP3 131)
- Scope & Content:
- Papyrus fragment from cartonnage with tetrameters from an unknown work of Archilochus.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century BC
- Extent:
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Papyrus fragment reused as mummy cartonnage, with surface damage and holes; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. Portions of two columns survive; of the first, only the ends of the lines remain; the second is much obliterated, although it has fairly complete lines. Intercolumn and upper margin survive. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.
