1. Papyrus 2995
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2995
- Title:
- Literary Text (P.Hib. II 230, TM 65727, LDAB 6981)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragments extracted from mummy cartonnage, containing a text in prose, perhaps on physical philosophy, quoting a riddle. Not all fragments have been published. Traces of the painted decoration are still visible on the back.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century BC
- Extent:
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Seven fragments of varying size from a papyrus roll, extracted from mummy cartonnage, written on one side along the fibres. The largest fragments bear portions of 4 lines; the others preserve a few letters from one or two lines. On the back, there are remains of the painted decoration. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
