241. Papyrus 272
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 272
- Title:
- Homer, Iliad I ( P.Lond.Lit. 2, TM 60676, LDAB 1801, MP3 580)
- Scope & Content:
- A fragment containing the middle portion of 22 lines of Homer’s Iliad I 129-150.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 2nd century-3rd century
- Extent:
-
A papyrus fragment, written on one side along the fibres and preserving 1 column of 22 lines, of which only the middle section survives. The upper margin survives to 12 mm, but the left, right and bottom sides are broken. The surface is abraded at places. Mounted on cardboard and housed in one glass case.