1. Papyrus 197
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 197
- Title:
- Report on Grain Delivered (P.Lond. II 197 recto, TM 31211), and Private Letter (P.Lond. II 197 verso, TM 31212)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto (P.Lond. II 197 recto, TM 31211): Aurelius Diodorus, a councillor, writes to the harbour guards (hormophylakes) as regards the amounts of corn delivered. At the top and left, traces of additional text remain. Verso (P.Lond. II 197 verso, TM 31212): Private letter on business matters conce...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century
- Extent:
- Papyrus sheet, damaged by holes, bearing writing on both sides. The text on the front consists of one column written along the fibres; traces of another column preceding this are visible; further text is at the top of the column. The back bears one column written across the fibres; specks of ink are visible at the bottom. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.
