871. Papyrus 1001
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1001
- Title:
- Sale of Wine and Wheat on Delivery (P.Lond. III 1001, TM 22773)
- Scope & Content:
- Aurelius Colluthus, vine-dresser in the Hermopolite nome, acknowledges the payment made by Flavius Georgius, son of Silvanus, for the purchase of wheat and wine. The goods are to be delivered in the months of Pauni and Mesore. Penalty applies should Colluthus fail to deliver them. With subscript...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 14 February 539
- Extent:
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Papyrus sheet, almost complete, only lacking the right edges (front), and with holes and minor surface damage throughout; writing runs along the fibres on both sides, the back having a one-line docket. The front bears 34 lines; the margins are minimal. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.