561. Papyrus 581
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 581
- Title:
- Account of Equipment Distributed for Irrigation Works (P.Petrie Kleon 94, SB XXIV 15937, P.Petr. II 39h, P.Petr. III 49, P.Lond. III 581 descr., TM 7464)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragments of an account recording the wooden tools distributed to various nomarchs of the Arsinoite nome for irrigation works; among the items supplied are baskets, axles, and pegs.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 250-248 BC
- Extent:
-
Nine papyrus fragments of varying size from mummy cartonnage, with plaster residue and surface damage in places; written on one side along the fibres; portions of several columns survive. Traces of the mummy decoration remain. The fragments are mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.