1. Papyrus 573
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 573
- Title:
- Register of Cavalry Horses and Account (P.Petr. II 35, P.Petr. III 54., TM 7486, 7720)
- Scope & Content:
- Portions of a register of cavalry horses, recording their owners and description. With reference to the sixth and seventh years of Ptolemy III Euergetes (242-241 BC and 241-240 BC). The other side bears portions of an account.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 242-240 BC
- Extent:
-
Papyrus fragments extracted from mummy cartonnage, housed in three glass frames named Papyrus 573(1), Papyrus 573(2) and Papyrus 573(3); written on both sides, along and across the fibres. Traces of plaster or painted decoration are still visible in places.
