1. Papyrus 1629(A-B)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1629(A-B)
- Title:
- Private Letter (P.Lond. V 1789, TM 36950), and Lease (P.Lond. V 1880 descr., TM 19783, under publication)
- Scope & Content:
- Upper papyrus (A) (P.Lond. V 1789, TM 36950): Sixth-century letter on private matters, presumably addressed to the sender’s mother. The address is on the back. Lower papyrus (B) (P.Lond. V 1880 descr., TM 19783): Fragment of a lease of land, dating from some time after 602. Under publication.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 6th century-7th century
- Extent:
-
Two papyrus sheets that do not belong together, housed in the same glass frame.
Upper papyrus (A): Upper left portion of a medium-brown papyrus sheet, written on both sides. The front bears the beginnings of 5 lines written across the fibres; on the back, there is the beginning of 1 line, written along the fibres, upside down in relation to the text on the front.
Lower papyrus (B): Upper right corner of a medium-brown papyrus sheet, written on one side along the fibres. The front bears the ends of 9 lines; upper and right margins are extant. The back is blank.