1. Papyrus 1717(A-B)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1717(A-B)
- Title:
- Order to Pay (P.Lond. V 1802, TM 36954), and Lease (P.Lond. V 1877 descr., TM 36982)
- Scope & Content:
- Upper papyrus (A) (P.Lond. V 1802, TM 36954): Order from the tribune Iob to Andreas, son of Georgius, to pay 5,000 talents as rent of a courtyard, signed by Demeas. Dated 19 June, 10th indiction. Lower papyrus (B) (P.Lond. V 1877 descr., TM 36982): Fragmentary acknowledgment of a lease of part ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 6th century
- Extent:
-
Two papyrus sheets that do not belong together, housed in the same glass frame.
Upper papyrus (A): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, complete, with some damage in places; written on one side. The front bears 7 lines running across the fibres; the back may have been used for writing, later washed off. Folding lines are still visible.
Lower papyrus (B): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, broken off at the bottom and top, complete on the sides, damaged by insect-holes; written on both sides. The front bears portions of 11 lines running along the fibres; side margins are minimal. The back contains one fragmentary line written along the fibres.
