841. Papyrus 1125
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1125
- Title:
- Miscellaneous Texts (TM 14953, 25978, 25979, 25980)
- Scope & Content:
- Lower right papyrus (D) (SB XX 15170, TM 14953): Fragmentary petition from 98-117 or 238-244, apparently a protest against nomination to a public service. The back bears traces of the red stamp. Other papyri (A-C): Fragmentary texts, all unpublished.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 1st century-4th century
- Extent:
-
Four papyrus fragments not belonging together, housed in the same glass frame.
Upper left papyrus (A): Medium-brown papyrus fragment, complete on the right, broken off on the other sides; written on one side along the fibres. The front bears the ends of 16 lines; no margin was left to the right. The back is blank.
Upper right papyrus (B): Portion of a medium-brown papyrus roll, written on both sides, along and across the fibres.
Lower left papyrus (C): Medium-brown papyrus fragment, complete on the right, broken off on the other sides; written on one side along the fibres. The front bears the ends of 13 lines with trace of another line at the top; no margin was left to the right. The back is blank.
Lower right papyrus (D): Lower portion of a papyrus sheet, broken off at the top and on the sides; written on one side along the fibres. The front bears the central portions of 12 lines from the foot of a column; the lower margin measures 40 mm. The back is blank except for some traces of red ink.