1. Papyrus 1731
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1731
- Title:
- Letter (P.Lond. V 1791, TM 38863)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragmentary letter of the village headman (protokometes) Sambas to Sarapion, with endorsement on the back.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 6th century
- Extent:
-
Papyrus sheet, mutilated on the right-hand side and with surface damage throughout; written on both sides. The front bears 11 lines running against the fibres and lacking the ends; on the back there is one line written along the fibres at the top. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
