1. Papyrus 1679(A-B)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1679(A-B)
- Title:
- Private Letter (P.Lond. V 1887 descr., TM 36988) and Order to Pay (P.Lond. V 1802, TM 35259)
- Scope & Content:
- Upper papyrus (A) (P.Lond. V 1887 descr., TM 36988): Sixth-century private letter of Aphous to Apa Hermodorus, with the request to send three artabas of barley for sowing; the address partly survives on the back. Lower papyrus (B) (P.Lond. V 1802, TM 35259): Fifth- or sixth-century order addres...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 5th century-6th century
- Extent:
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Two papyrus slips that do not belong together, housed in the same glass frame.
Upper papyrus (A): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, complete but damaged by holes, with a big gap in the centre; written on both sides. The front bears portions of 5 lines written across the fibres, followed by a short column of 4 lines placed in the centre. On the back, there is the beginning of one line running along the fibres.
Lower papyrus (B): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, complete but damaged by holes and abrasion; written on one side. The front bears 3 lines running across the fibres; a sheet-join runs horizontally along the lower edge. The back is blank.
