891. Papyrus 1023
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1023
- Title:
- Lease of a House (P.Lond. III 1023, TM 35717)
- Scope & Content:
- Lease of a share of a house with appurtenances located in Hermopolis for an undetermined period starting on the day of the deed (Tybi 7), at a rent of 2800 talents per year. The lessee is Aurelius Ioannes son of Apion, and the lessor a woman whose name is damaged. With docket on the back.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 5th century
- Extent:
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Papyrus sheet, lighter by patches, broken off at the top, lacking part of the bottom and the upper right corner; with some surface damage throughout, especially along the folds. Writing runs along the fibres on both sides, the back having a one-line docket in faded ink. The front bears 34 lines; lower and side margins are minimal; the upper margin is lost. A sheet-join runs across the fibres and along the right edge. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.