1. Papyrus 509
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 509
- Title:
- Letter from Philonides (P.Petrie Kleon 15, TM 7611)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragments presumably from the same document, which a letter written by Philonides possibly to Cleon. The bearer of the letter, a certian Xanthippus, is being recommended by Philonides. The back preserves remains of the painted decoration.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 260 BC
- Extent:
-
Five fragments of varying size from a papyrus recovered from mummy cartonnage; written on one side along the fibres. The back bears remains of the cartonnage painting. Housed in two glass frames named Papyrus 509(1) and Papyrus 509(2).
