1871. Papyrus 3117
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 3117
- Title:
- Fragmentary Contracts (P.Michael. 56, TM 37350, 218356)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto (TM 37350): Fragment of a sale; details and names of the parties are lost. Verso (TM 218356): Fragment of the contract of a lease from the late sixth century; unpublished.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 6th century
- Extent:
- Fragment of a dark-brown papyrus sheet, broken off at the top, bottom and left, and more complete on the right; writing runs on both sides. On the front, there are 6 lines written across the fibres, lacking the beginnings. On the back, there are 9 lines written along the fibres, lacking the beginnings; lines 1 and 9 are more fragmentary. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.