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2121. Papyrus 2746

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2746
Title:
Memorandum from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2050, TM 1612)
Scope & Content:
Memorandum addressed to Polykles in the form of a double document; the name of the author is not given. The recipient is asked to remind Eutychos of the assistant Harendotes. PSI VI 674 preserves the rest of the document.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Left-hand portion of a medium-brown papyrus sheet, the right-hand portion of which is PSI VI 674, now in Florence; bearing writing on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there are the beginnings of 10 lines running along the fibres, the continuation of which is preserved on the Florence fragment; a blank space of about 75 mm separate lines 5 and 6; upper, lower, and left margins are extant. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

2122. Papyrus 2747

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2747
Title:
Petition and Letter to Zenon (SB XXII 15462, TM 1654; P.Lond. VII 2130, TM 1690)
Scope & Content:
A (SB XXII 15462, P.Lond. VII 2129, TM 1654): Fragment of a petition to Zenon, concerned with some objects that had been entrusted to Niceratus, who went away, and mentioning the sale of a slave; dated 3 November 255 BC. PSI VI 563, P.Cair.Zen. IV 59625, and P.Lond. VII 2093 preserve the rest of...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
255 BC
Extent:

Two papyrus fragments that do not belong together, housed in the same glass frame.

A: Fragment of a dark-brown papyrus sheet, further portions of which are Papyrus 2354(F), and two fragments in Cairo and Florence; complete at the top and bottom, broken off on the sides; with writing on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there are the central portions of 7 lines written across the fibres; upper and lower margins survive.

B: Dark-brown papyrus fragment, complete at the top and on the right, broken off on the other sides; badly shredded; with writing on both sides. On the front, there are the ends of 2 lines written along the fibres; the right margin is minimal, the upper measures 50 mm. On the back, there are two lines written along the fibres.

2123. Papyrus 2748

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2748
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2044, TM 1606)
Scope & Content:
Beginning of a letter to Zenon, the name of the sender is damaged. The author has received Zenon’s letter and will be there on the 17th of Choiak. Additional details are lost.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Fragment of a light-brown papyrus, broken off at the bottom and riddled with insect-holes; bearing writing on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. On the front, there are 4 lines from the top of a column; the upper margin is generous (40 mm), the left and right margins are minimal. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

2124. Papyrus 2749

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2749
Title:
Account from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2160, TM 1720)
Scope & Content:
Portions of an account of wheat and emmer-wheat (olyra) issued to various individuals, apparently as loans; the fragments possibly belong to P.Cair. Zen. IV 59715.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
252-251 BC
Extent:
Three fragments from a dark-brown papyrus, not joining, each complete at the foot; they bear writing on one side along the fibres, their back being blank. On the front, the top right fragment preserves portions of two columns; the top left fragment bears portions of 5 lines; the lower fragment has 15 fragmentary lines. The fragments are housed in a glass frame.

2125. Papyrus 2750

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2750
Title:
Miscellaneous Texts (P.Lond. VII 2048, TM 1610)
Scope & Content:
A (P.Lond. VII 2048, TM 1610): Fragment of a business letter from Petobastis, possibly Zenon’s pigeon-keeper, regarding wine. B-D: Fragments of documents, of which little remains; unpublished.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:

Four papyrus fragments that do not belong together, housed in the same glass frame.

A: Upper left corner of a medium-brown papyrus sheet, written on one side along the fibres. The front bears the beginnings of 3 lines; the back is blank.

B: Small fragment from a medium-brown papyrus sheet, written on both sides; the front bears traces of writing along the fibres; the back preserves parts of a few lines written across the fibres the other way up in relation to the front.

C: Medium-brown papyrus fragment, written on both sides; the front bears parts of 4 lines written along the fibres; the back preserves 2 lines written across the fibres the other way up in relation to the front.

D: Small fragment from a medium-brown papyrus sheet, written on one side along the fibres; the front bears parts of 3 lines. The back is blank.

2126. Papyrus 2751

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2751
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1983, TM 1545)
Scope & Content:
Fragmentary letter from Sosicrates to Zenon, with address on the back and original clay seal (TM Seal 973) displaying a youthful male head facing right.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
March-April 252 BC
Extent:
Two fragments from a medium-brown papyrus lacking the central portion; with some damage, especially along the folds; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are portions of 7 lines running along the fibres and lacking the middle portion; upper, left and lower margins are wide; on the back, there is the beginning of a word running along the fibres in the centre of the sheet. The original clay seal still survives. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

2127. Papyrus 2752

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2752
Title:
Letter from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2131, TM 1691)
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a letter mentioning some slaves being unwell, wine and flour.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:

Medium-brown papyrus fragment, complete at the top and bottom, broken off on the sides; abraded in places; written on one side along the fibres. The front bears the central portions of 4 lines; the lower margin is extant. The back is blank. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

2128. Papyrus 2753

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2753
Title:
Document from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1952, TM 1515)
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a document of uncertain nature, possibly an account or memorandum, mentioning the month of Pachon (June-July). The back bears traces of writing, perhaps set-off.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
257 BC
Extent:
Fragment of a medium-brown papyrus sheet, perhaps complete at the top and possibly right, but badly damaged throughout; with writing on both sides. On the front, there are portions of 7 lines running across the fibres. Horizontal folds are still visible. On the back, there are traces of washed out writing running along the fibres. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

2129. Papyrus 2754

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2754
Title:
Letter from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2132, TM 1692)
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a letter, with the names of the correspondents being lost. The recipient is apparently asked to send something, after having written to Nicobius.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Light-brown papyrus sheet, broken off at the top and bottom, complete on the sides; with some damage along the central vertical fold; bearing writing on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there are 5 lines running along the fibres, complete; right and left margins are minimal. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

2130. Papyrus 2755

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2755
Title:
Fragments from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2003, TM 1565)
Scope & Content:
A (P.Lond. VII 2003, TM 1565): Beginning of a letter from Limnaeus to Zenon concerned with sesame. The docket is on the back. Written before 28 November 249 BC. B: Fragment of uncertain nature and content, as only two letters (nu and rho) survive; a trace of ink is on the back. Unpublished.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
c. 249 BC
Extent:

Two papyrus fragments housed in the same glass frame.

A: Medium-brown, broken off at the bottom and right; bearing writing on both sides;. On the front, there are the beginnings of 3 lines running across the fibres; upper and left margins are extant. On the back, there are 2 lines written along the fibres the other way up in relation to the text on the front.

B: Light-to-medium brown; broken off at the top and left; preserving two letters from the ends of two lines written along the fibres on the front; lower and right margins are extant and generous; a trace of ink is visible on the back.

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