1. Papyrus 2363
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2363
- Title:
- Complaint to the Village Scribe (P.Lond. VII 1980, TM 1543)
- Scope & Content:
- A body of 150 agricultural workers of Ammonias write to Colluthes, village scribe (komogrammateus), to inform him that they are being wronged by three judges, Nestus, Torrimas and Zenon, and claim to have been evicted from their lands. The farmers seek compensation. Papyrus 2672 (P.Lond. VII 198...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 12 February 252 BC
- Extent:
-
Long and narrow papyrus sheet with two detached scraps, with severe surface damage throughout. On the front, there are 25 lines written along the fibres, some of which are damaged at the end. On the back, there are traces of ink that probably are smudges or set-offs. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
