1. 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.
