1. Papyrus 2493
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2493
- Title:
- Letter from the Archive of Papnuthius (P.Lond. VI 1925, TM 32658)
- Scope & Content:
- A fragmentary letter addressed to the anchorite Papnuthius from a certain Pianius (?), containing greetings and a request for prayers. The address is on the back.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- Mid 4th century
- Extent:
-
Two fragments of a papyrus sheet, with wormholes in places; the sheet was folded from right to left and then once from top to bottom; on the recto, much of the left half is missing. Writing runs along the fibres, the back only having one-line docket. Housed in a glass case.
