1. Papyrus 869
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 869
- Title:
- Rent for Part of a House (SB XVIII 13620, P.Lond. III 869 descr., TM 18383)
- Scope & Content:
- Contract for the lease of two-thirds of a house located in Hermopolis, with courtyard and well, for an indefinite period at a rent of 8,000 talents. With subscription of one of the parties, of two witnesses and of the notary through his assistant.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 14 September 473
- Extent:
- Papyrus sheet, lacking part of the left portion and with surface damage in places; bearing writing on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there are 19 lines running along the fibres and lacking the beginnings. Upper, lower and right margins survive. Folding lines are still visible. The papyrus is housed in glass frame.
