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3451. Papyrus 1626(A-B)

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1626(A-B)
Title:
Fragments of Contracts (P.Bingen 129, TM 19768; SB XXVIII 16969, TM 35263)
Scope & Content:
Upper papyrus (A) (P.Bingen 129, P.Lond. V 1797, TM 19768): Fragment of a contract, addressed to a lawyer (scholasticus) from a singularis, an officer on the staff of the governor of the province of Arcadia. Possibly dated 10 July 501. Lower papyrus (B) (SB XXVIII 16969, P.Lond. V 1876 descr., ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
498-514
Extent:

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

Upper papyrus (A): Medium-brown papyrus fragment, broken off at the bottom and left, complete at the top and right; written on one side along the fibres; the front bears the ends of 12 lines. The upper margin is extant, no margin was left to the right.

Lower papyrus (B): Medium-brown papyrus fragment, darker at the top, broken off at the top, bottom and right, complete on the left; written on both sides. On the front, there are the beginnings of 10 lines written along the fibres, with traces of another line at the bottom. The left margin is extant. On the back, there is a portion of one line written along the fibres.

3452. Papyrus 1627

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1627
Title:
Agreement on the Cultivation of Land (P.Lond. V 1796, TM 36952)
Scope & Content:
Portion of a one-year agreement concerning land to be ploughed and irrigated with the animals of the contractor; he shall receive wages for the work in addition to a sum of money for renting some of his animals. With subscriptions of the contractor Phoebammon son of Pebes, written by someone else...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
6th century
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus sheet, broken off at the top, complete on the other sides; riddled with insect holes and other surface damage; bearing writing on one side. The back is blank. On the front, there are 23 lines from the foot of a column written along the fibres; lower, right and left margins are minimal. Folding lines are still visible. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

3453. Papyrus 1631

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1631
Title:
Lease of Land (P.Lond. V 1765, TM 19756)
Scope & Content:
Fragmentary lease of land located in the Hermopolite nome for a period of two years, the lessees being the priest Victor and a sub-deacon. Dated to 24-28 August or 25 June-24 July.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
554
Extent:

Fragment of a papyrus sheet, broken off at the bottom and sides, and with a few small holes in the preserved portion; the writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back baing blank. There are portions of 15 lines from the top of a column, lacking beginnings and ends. The upper margin is minimal, and no other margin survives. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

3454. Papyrus 1632(A-B)

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1632(A-B)
Title:
Tax Receipts (P.Lond. V 1740, 1760, TM 38844, 38857)
Scope & Content:
Upper papyrus (A) (P.Lond. V 1760, TM 38857): Receipt for the payment of one artaba and one third of wheat for the grain-tax (embole) of the 4th indiction, issued by an assistant (boethos). Traces of an earlier text, not fully washed out, are visible on the right. Lower papyrus (B) (P.Lond. V 1...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
7th century
Extent:

Two papyrus slips with writing on one side, mounted on cardboard in the same glass frame.

Upper papyrus (A): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, irregularly cut, with darker patches. The front bears three lines running across the fibres, complete; on the right, traces of washed out writing running along the fibres are visible; all margins are extant and irregular.

Lower papyrus (B): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, irregularly cut, with minor abrasion in places. The front bears four lines running across the fibres, complete; all margins are extant and irregular.

3455. Papyrus 1633

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1633
Title:
Contract of Partnership (P.Lond. V 1795, TM 36951)
Scope & Content:
Conclusion of a contract of partnership for an unknown trade. With subscriptions of the parties written by someone else, of the witnesses and of the notary at the end, and with endorsement on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
6th century
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus sheet, broken off at the top, complete on the other sides; riddled with insect holes; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are 20 lines written along the fibres; lower, right and left margins are minimal. A vertical sheet-join runs along the right edge. On the back, there are effaced traces of one line running along the fibres. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

3456. Papyrus 1634(A-B)

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1634(A-B)
Title:
Tax-Receipts (P.Lond. V 1755-1756, TM 19753, 19754)
Scope & Content:
Left papyrus (A) (P.Lond. V 1755, TM 19753): Receipt for tax-payments in kind made by four individuals for the third indiction; written by Paulus, tax official (diastoleus). Dated to 584-585. Right papyrus (B) (P.Lond. V 1756, TM 19754): Receipt for tax-payments in kind made by the same individ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
584-586
Extent:

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

Left papyrus (A): Medium-to dark-brown papyrus sheet, complete but imperfect along part of the right edge; written on one side along the fibres; the front bears 11 lines, occupying slightly more than half of the sheet. Margins survive, the lower being ample and the right being imperfect at the top.

Right papyrus (B): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, complete, with some surface damage; written on both sides. On the front, there are the beginnings of 10 lines written along the fibres, with traces of another line at the bottom. The left margin is extant. On the back, there is a portion of one line written along the fibres.

3457. Papyrus 1635

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1635
Title:
Deed of Surety (P.Lond. V 1793, TM 19765)
Scope & Content:
Aurelius Banus, son of Pinution and Maria, of the Hermopolite village of Akis, writes to Flavius Andreas through the assistant Phoebammon, and guarantees that Aurelius David will remain on his holding. In case of default, and should Banus fail to produce David, Banus undertakes to pay the taxes....
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
2 December 471 (or 1 December 472)
Extent:

Papyrus sheet of light colour, broken off at the bottom and damaged by insect holes throughout; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. There are portions of 23 lines, the last being very mutilated. Upper and side margins survive. A sheet-join runs from top to bottom along the right edge. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

3458. Papyrus 1636

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1636
Title:
Letter (P.Lond. V 1788, TM 36949)
Scope & Content:
Letter concerned with sums of money and mentioning various individuals. The editor suggested that the papyrus could originate from Aphrodito, based on a reference to Hadrianus, a man connected with the administration in Aphrodito. The letter continues on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
6th century
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus sheet, broken off on the left, complete on the other sides; with minor surface damage in places; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are 8 lines written across the fibres, lacking the beginnings; lower, right and upper margins are minimal. A sheet-join runs horizontally along the lower edge. On the back, there is one line continuing the text on the front, written at the top along the fibres, and, perpendicularly, two lines written across the fibres. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

3459. Papyrus 1637

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1637
Title:
Petition (P.Lond. V 1786, TM 11823)
Scope & Content:
Petition to Kyrillos from Alos, concerning the son of a certain Apa Nakios; with address on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
c. 610
Extent:
Long and narrow light-brown papyrus sheet, complete but damaged by holes along the vertical folds; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are 29 lines written along the fibres; margins are minimal. On the back, there are two lines written along the fibres. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

3460. Papyrus 1638(a-b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 1638(a-b)
Title:
Sale in Advance (?) (P.Lond. V 1881, TM 36985) and Poll-Tax Receipt (P.Lond. V 1744, TM 38848)
Scope & Content:
Top fragment (Papyrus 1638a, P.Lond. V 1881, TM 36985): End of a sixth-century contract, possibly a sale in advance of wine and other goods, payable at the vintage in the month of Mesore; the quality of the wine is guaranteed until Mecheir. In case of failure to supply the goods, 2 solidi are pe...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
6th century-8th century
Extent:

Two fragments of different size not belonging together, mounted on cardboard in one glass case.

Top fragment (Papyrus 1638a): Rectangular fragment of a papyrus sheet, probably folded from right to left; imperfect at top, bottom, and left side; written along the fibres on one side only.

Bottom fragment (Papyrus 1638b): Rectangular sheet of papyrus folded from the bottom upwards and written on one side along the fibres; successive marks made by the seal are visible on the upper part. Blank space separates the subscription from the receipt.

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