1. Papyrus 2973
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2973
- Title:
- Petition to the King (P.Hib. II 201, TM 5185)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragmentary petition to the King from Ammias, with the request to order Aristion to look into his complaint so that, if he is proven right, he may obtain justice. The object of the controversy is not preserved. In the subscription, Dorion instructs Aristion to examine the matter. Little remains o...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 250-240 BC
- Extent:
- Four papyrus fragments of varying size from mummy cartonnage; with writing on one side. The largest fragment at the top bears portions of 14 lines from the bottom of a column running across the fibres; of the first four lines preserved only some traces remain. The fragments at the bottom are in poor condition and bear traces of writing, mostly illegible. The fragments are mounted in a glass frame.
