1. Papyrus 1162
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1162
- Title:
- Private Letter (BL I, p. 294, P.Lond. III 1162 ro. desc., TM 39613), and List of Sailors (P.Lond. III 1162 vo., TM 39614)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto (TM 39613): Portion of a letter on private matters, the sender and recipient being lost. Verso (TM 39614): List of sailors arranged in two columns with headings; the first lists sailors leaving the port of Clysma and the second those not going there. The names of the sailors, their patron...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 7th century-8th century
- Extent:
-
Papyrus sheet, cut to host the text on the back; it displays some surface damage at the top (front), but it is well preserved as to the rest. Writing runs across the fibres on both sides. The front bears 15 lines; the text breaks off at the top and bottom. Line 2 was written in ink that turned brown. The text on the back is complete and is arranged in two columns under a heading. The ink has turned brown. All margins are extant. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.
