1. Papyrus 186
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 186
- Title:
- Metrology? (P.Lond.Lit. 77 ro., TM 63837, LDAB 5051, MP3 2846.7), and Tragedy? (P.Lond.Lit. 77 vo., TM 63838, LDAB 5052, MP3 1709)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto (P.Lond.Lit. 77 ro., TM 63837): Portions of metrological computations? Verso (P.Lond.Lit. 77 vo., TM 63838): Portion of a play on Medea (perhaps a tragedy); with dialogue of Jason and another character, and a speech addressed to the chorus, formed by Corinthian women. Whether this is part...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 2nd century-3rd century
- Extent:
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Fragments of a papyrus roll, with darker patches and insect holes throughout and abraded in places; written on both sides. The front bears portions of two columns, with traces of a third column, running along the fibres; the intercolumn and part of the lower margin survive. On the back, there are remains of three columns written against the fibres, with no complete line; the intercolumn and part of the lower margin survive. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
