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731. Papyrus 786

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 786
Title:
Plato, Phaedo 109 (P.Oxy. II 229, P.Lond.Lit. 146, TM 62592, LDAB 3776, MP3 1392)
Scope & Content:
One fragmentary column of a papyrus roll containing Plato, Phaedo 109 C-D, with traces of another column visible to the right. In the upper margin are three lines of scholiastic annotations in a cursive hand of the second or third century.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
1st half of 2nd century
Extent:

Fragment of a papyrus roll, darker in the lower part of the left edge, broken off at the bottom, right and left, and somewhat damaged in the preserved portion, with loose and dislocated fibres and holes. The text on the front runs along the fibres; parts of 30 lines from the top of one column survive, each containing 19-23 letters; traces of one letter opposite the 28th and 29th lines belong to a second column. The intercolumn measures 15 mm and the upper margin 45 mm; no other margin is preserved. The upper margin hosts three lines of cursive writing. The number in red refers to the edition in P.Oxy. II. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

732. Papyrus 787

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 787
Title:
Demosthenes, In Timocratem, 53-54, 56-58 (P.Oxy. II 232, P.Lond.Lit. 128, Pap.Flor. VIII 35, TM 59591, LDAB 693, MP3 318) and Greek Document (P.Lond. III 787 vo. descr., TM 31962)
Scope & Content:
Recto (P.Lond.Lit. 128, P.Oxy. II 232, TM 59591, LDAB 693, MP3 318, Pap.Flor. VIII 35): Parts of two columns containing Demosthenes, In Timocratem, 53-54 (column 1) and 56-58 (column 2); assigned to the second or third century. Verso (P.Lond. III 787 vo. descr., TM 31962): Greek document, perh...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
2nd century-3rd century
Extent:
Fragment of a papyrus roll, written on both sides along the fibres on the front and across the fibres on the back. On the front there are latter parts of two columns; only lines 9–13 of the second column are fully preserved. Part of the bottom margin and the intercolumn survive. The number in red refers to the publication in P.Oxy. II. On the back there is another text in a different hand, defaced. Housed in one glass case.

733. Papyrus 788

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 788
Title:
Ptolemaic Fragments (P.Oxy. II 236a-c, P.Lond. III 788 a-c descr., TM 78556-78557)
Scope & Content:
Upper fragment (P.Oxy. II 236a, TM 78556) and middle fragment (P.Oxy. II 236b, TM 78556): Fragments containing the beginning of a document; only the date survives. They were found rolled up together and bear the same date (64-63 BC). They presumably are copies of the same document, with B being ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
64-51 BC
Extent:

Three fragments that do not belong together, written on one side along the fibres and mounted on cardboard in one glass case. The numbers in red on each fragment refer to the publication in P.Oxy. II.

Upper fragment (A): Broken off at the bottom and left, containing parts of 5 lines; upper margin extant.

Middle fragment (B): Broken off at the bottom and left, with parts of 5 lines lacking few letters at the beginning and traces of another line below. Upper margin preserved.

Lower fragment (C): Broken off at the bottom and right, lacking the upper margin too and damaged along the vertical fold. The beginnings of 8 lines are preserved, with traces of another line below. Some 20 letters may be missing to the right. Left margin preserved.

734. Papyrus 789

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 789
Title:
Sworn Declaration on Extortion by a Soldier (P.Oxy. II 240, P.Lond. III 789 descr., TM 20509)
Scope & Content:
Oath of a village scribe (komogrammateus), declaring that he has no knowledge of any extortion committed by a soldier or his agents in the village where he officiates. The date is at the end.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
11 February 37
Extent:
Papyrus sheet, broken off to the left, with some wormholes, especially along the vertical folds. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back being blank. There are 10 lines which lack the beginning, with the exception of line 10, written on the right-hand side. The number in red refers to the edition in P.Oxy. II. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

735. Papyrus 790

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 790
Title:
Registration of a Mortgage (P.Oxy. II 243, P.Lond. III 790 descr., Chrest.Mitt. 182, TM 20512)
Scope & Content:
Chaeremon, nominee of Claudius Antoninus, writes to the public notary (agoranomos) requesting the registration of a mortgage for Didymus on account of 1300 drachmas of silver that Dionysius alias Amois had borrowed from him. The property mortgaged is described in detail and consists of plots of ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
79
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, complete but with abrasion and other surface damage throughout. Writing is on both sides, along the fibres on the front and across them on the back. The text on the back is much effaced. The text on the front is arranged in one column, and is rubbed in places; the left and upper margins were used to host further writing, unrelated to the main text. Modern annotations are visible on both sides, with the number in red referring to the edition in P.Oxy. II. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.

736. Papyrus 791

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 791
Title:
Petition Concerning a Transfer of Cattle (P.Oxy. II 244, ChLA III 206, P.Lond. III 791 descr., TM 20513)
Scope & Content:
Cerinthus, servant of Antonia, daughter of Drusus, writes to the strategus Chaereas in order to inform him that he was going to go through the place under his jurisdiction; with subscription of Cerinthus in Latin.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek and Latin
Date Range:
2 February 23
Extent:

Mid-brown papyrus roll; written on the recto: one column, 21 lines; margins: upper (27 mm), left (c. 20 mm), right (very narrow); broken on the lower side. There is a sheet-join at 5 mm from the right edge. Verso blank. Mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

737. Papyrus 792

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 792
Title:
Appointment of a Legal Representative (P.Oxy. II 261, Chrest.Mitt. 346, P.Lond. III 792 descr., TM 20531, 20532)
Scope & Content:
Demetria, with her granddaughter’s husband acting as her guardian, appoints her grandson Chaeremon as her legal representative in the dispute she is having with Epimachus, due to her being unable to attend the court herself. The space left blank for the date was not filled in (TM 20531). At the...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
October-November 55
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, almost complete, but lacking most of the left margin and with holes throughout, especially along the vertical folds. Further surface damage is visible in places. Writing is on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. The text consists of one column of 18 lines, with traces of additional lines that were erased in the upper and lower margins. The upper margin is minimal, no margin was left to the right, and the blank space at the bottom, hosting traces of few erased lines, measures 62-65 mm. The number in red refers to the publication in P.Oxy. II. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

738. Papyrus 793

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 793
Title:
Indemnification of a Surety (P.Oxy. II 270, P.Lond. III 793 descr., Chrest.Mitt. 236, TM 20541)
Scope & Content:
An agreement whereby Lucia, also called Thaisas, indemnifies Sarapion alias Clarus against any exaction on account of her loan for which Sarapion had acted as a security. Lucia had borrowed 3500 drachmas to be repaid with interest from Heraclides, son of Apollonius, on mortgage of some of her la...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
94
Extent:
Papyrus sheet, nearly complete, but damaged by holes and darkened across the middle. The text runs along the fibres on one side, the back being blank. All margins are extant, with the blank space at the bottom measuring 105-115 mm; no margin was left to the right. The number in red refers to the publication in P.Oxy. II. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

739. Papyrus 794

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 794
Title:
Contract of Apprenticeship (P.Oxy. II 275, P.Lond. III 794 descr., TM 20546)
Scope & Content:
A contract whereby Tryphon, of Oxyrhynchus, apprentices his son Thoonis to Ptolemaeus, weaver of Oxyrhynchus, for the period of one year. Tryphon shall cover his son’s expenses, but Ptolemaeus shall pay 5 drachmas per month and 12 drachmas on account of clothing at the end of the contract. Penal...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
18 September 66
Extent:

Papyrus sheet, complete, with few insect holes along the folds. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back being blank. The text is complete and consists of 46 lines; lines 37-46 are indented. There is little surface damage occasionally. All margins are extant, with the blank space at the bottom measuring 135 mm. No margin was left to the right. The number in red refers to the publication in P.Oxy. II. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.

740. Papyrus 795

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 795
Title:
Lease of a Mill (P.Oxy. II 278, P.Lond. III 795 descr., Chrest.Mitt. 165, TM 20549)
Scope & Content:
Lease of a mill for a period of seven months, the lessor being Isidorus and the lessee Heracleius. The rent is of two drachmas and three obols per month. The mill shall be returned in the same condition as it was when received, or else a value of 100 drachmas shall be paid by the lessee; for any...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
26 January 17
Extent:
Papyrus sheet, badly damaged at the top and with insect holes located especially along the vertical folds. Writing is on both sides along the fibres, the back having a two-line docket. The front contains one column of 41 lines in two hands. Left and lower margins measure 20 mm on average and 50 mm respectively; no margin was left to the right. Modern annotations are visible on either side, with the number in red referring to the publication in P.Oxy. II. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.

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