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3891. Papyrus 2318(A-B)

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2318(A-B)
Title:
Letters from the Archive of Zenon (P.Cair.Zen. II 59156, TM 804; P.Lond. VII 2079, TM 1640)
Scope & Content:
Left fragment (A) (P.Cair.Zen. II 59156, TM 804): Fragment of a letter the largest portion of which is preserved in a papyrus now in Cairo (Egyptian Museum CG 59156). Zenon is ordered by Apollonius to take as many pear shoots and young plants as possible from Apollonius's garden and palace in Me...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:

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

Left fragment (A): Light-brown papyrus fragment; broken off at the bottom and right; with the beginnings of 2 lines running across the fibres, upper and left margins on the front; the back bears 2 lines written along the fibres upside down in relation to the text on the front. Another portion of the same papyrus is in Cairo, Egyptian Museum, inventoried as CG 59156.

Right fragment (B): Light-brown; portions of 2 lines running across the fibres, lacking beginnings and ends; with upper margin measuring 30 mm. The back is blank.

3892. Papyrus 2319(A-B)

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2319(A-B)
Title:
Letters from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1970, TM 1533; P.Lond. VII 2068, TM 1629)
Scope & Content:
Left fragment (A) (P.Lond. VII 1970, TM 1533): Fragment of a letter, of which little remains. Dated between 25 November and 24 December (Phaophi) 255 BC. Right fragment (B) (P.Lond. VII 2068, TM 1629): Fragment of a letter presumably addressed to Zenon (the name of the recipient is partly lost)...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:

Two papyrus fragments that do not belong together, written on one side, the back being blank; mounted on cardboard in the same glass frame.

Left fragment (A): Portions of 4 lines running across the fibres, lacking beginnings and ends; with ample lower margin.

Right fragment (B): Portions of 4 lines running across the fibres, with lines 1-3 lacking beginnings and ends; with lower margin. Horizontal folds still visible.

3893. Papyrus 2320

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2320
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Cair.Zen. V 59821, TM 1445)
Scope & Content:
Right-hand half of a letter to Zenon, perhaps written by Metrodorus, acknowledging receipt of gifts sent to the king on his birthday. The list of gifts follows. A papyrus in Cairo (Egyptian Museum, CG 59821) preserves another portion of this letter.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
27 May 254 BC (?)
Extent:
Right-hand half of a papyrus sheet the right hand portion of which is in Cairo, Egyptian Museum (CG 59821); darker along the right edge; written on one side across the fibres, the back being blank. The front bears the ends of 8 lines; upper, lower and right margins survive. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

3894. Papyrus 2321

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2321
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1968, TM 1531)
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a letter to Zenon (the name of the recipient is lost) from Artemidorus, personal physician of Apollonius, finance minister, concerning some honey; with docket on the back. P.Cair.Zen. 59311 and 59555 may concern the same matter.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
2 August 255 BC
Extent:
Right-hand portion of a medium-brown papyrus sheet, complete at the top, right and bottom; overall well preserved; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are the ends of 11 lines running across the fibres; upper, right and lower margins are extant. A sheet-join runs horizontally. On the back, there are 3 lines written along the fibres, complete. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

3895. Papyrus 2322

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2322
Title:
Letter of the Chief Minister of Finances (P.Lond. VII 2023, TM 1585)
Scope & Content:
Fragmentary letter of Apollonius, chief minister of finances (dioiketes), to Zenon, enclosing the copy of a petition he had received from someone whose name is lost, who appears to have been jailed.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Left-hand portion of a light-brown papyrus sheet of fine quality, with insect-holes and with a zig-zag break on the right; written on one side, the back being blank. The front preserves the beginnings of 14 lines written across the fibres. Upper, left and lower margins are ample. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

3896. Papyrus 2323

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2323
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2042, CPS 257, TM 1604)
Scope & Content:
Letter to Zenon from Metrodorus, an employee of Apollonius’ estate in Alexandria, concerning a transaction in which Zenon and his brother appear to have been involved. Metrodorus encloses the copy of a letter addressed to Artemidorus regarding the sum of money deposited with him, to be used by M...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
256-248 BC
Extent:
Left-hand portion of a light-brown papyrus sheet, worm-eaten in a zigzag line along the edges; with darker patches on the right-hand side; written on both sides. The front bears the beginnings of 13 lines written across the fibres; a sheet-join runs horizontally at c. 40 mm from the bottom. The back has one line running along the fibres. Another fragment of the same papyrus is now Cairo. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame with a small opening to show the text on the back.

3897. Papyrus 2324

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2324
Title:
Account from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2175, TM 2397)
Scope & Content:
Daily account of Demetrius recording the money spent for the hire of donkeys for the transport of bricks out of the 25 drachmas he had received; with docket on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus sheet, with two joining fragments; lacking the lower left corner, complete otherwise; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are 8 lines written along the fibres, complete; margins are extant, the lower being ample. On the back, there are 2 lines written along the fibres at the bottom of the sheet. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

3898. Papyrus 2325

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2325
Title:
Account from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2176, TM 2389)
Scope & Content:
Account submitted to Zenon from Pais for expenses in lead-working, including supply of metal, wood, and necessities of the workers.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus sheet, complete except for a hole in the centre; bearing writing on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there are 7 lines written along the fibres; traces of ink are visible at the top; all margins are extant. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.

3899. Papyrus 2327

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2327
Title:
Business Letter from the Zenon Archive (P.Lond. VII 2049, TM 1611)
Scope & Content:
Letter to Polemon, the name of the sender being lost, concerning some numbered containers, presumably used for wine; the address is on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Papyrus sheet, medium-brown, broken off at the top and bottom, but complete on the sides; with minor surface damage along the vertical folds (font); written on both sides; the front bears 12 lines, written along the fibres; side margins are minimal. On the back, there is one word running along the fibres. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

3900. Papyrus 2328

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2328
Title:
Letter to Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2043, TM 1605)
Scope & Content:
Letter to Zenon from Nikon, the overseer of Apollonius’ property in the Memphite nome, mentioning garden land and dry land; with address on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
about 257 BC (?)
Extent:
Two fragments of a long and narrow papyrus sheet which do not join, medium-brown, broken off at the bottom and complete at the top and on the sides; there is minor surface damage along the folds. Writing runs on both sides. On the front, there are 16 lines written along the fibres, the upper fragment bearing 6 lines, and the lower 10 lines; some lines were lost in between. The upper margin is ample; the right margin is minimal. On the back, there is one word written across the fibres the other way up in relation to the text on the front. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

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