1. Papyrus 2466
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2466
- Title:
- Letter from Alexandria (?) (P.Oxy. XII 1589, TM 33659), and Order for Payment of Barley (P.Oxy. XII 1575, TM 21938)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto (P.Oxy. XII 1589, TM 33659): A fragmentary letter in which the sender mentions his coming to Egypt, and gives instructions as to the dispatch of some wine. Verso (P.Oxy. XII 1575, TM 21938): An order from Sarapion to his sister Sarapias to give their brother Dionysius 1 artaba of barley. ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 4th century
- Extent:
-
A small papyrus sheet, bearing writing on either side. The recto is written across the fibres and contains portions of two short columns; of the first only the ends of the lines survive. The intercolumn measures 15 mm. The verso is written along the fibres and has 4 complete lines. The papyrus is mounted in a glass case.
