1621. Papyrus 2117
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2117
- Title:
- Account and Petition to the Prefect (SB VIII 10199, TM 23655)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto: Portion of an account concerning the Oxyrhynchite village of Mermertha, with names and figures. Unpublished. Verso (SB VIII 10199, TM 23655): Fragmentary petition to the prefect for release from public service from a petitioner whose name is lost. The petitioner already served as supervi...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 2nd century-3rd century
- Extent:
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Fragmentary papyrus sheet with detached scrap, complete at the top and left (front), broken off on the other sides; written on both sides. The front bears one column running along the fibres and a few letters from the following column. The back contains one column written across the fibres, broken off at the bottom and to the left. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.