1321. Papyrus 2055
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2055
- Title:
- Commentary on Iliad II (P.Oxy VIII 1086, P.Lond.Lit. 176, TM 61148, LDAB 2287, MP3 1173), and Medical Text (P.Oxy VIII 1088, P.Lond.Lit. 168, TM 63118, LDAB 2409, MP3 2409)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto (P.Oxy VIII 1086, P.Lond.Lit. 176, TM 61148): Commentary on Iliad II.751-827, product of the Aristarchean school; quoting Odyssey XI 164-203, Alcaeus (48 Lobel), Aristarchus, Pindar (fr. 92 Schroeder), Praxiphanes; assigned to the 1st century BC. Verso (P.Oxy VIII 1088, P.Lond.Lit. 168, T...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 1st century BC-1st century
- Extent:
-
Portion of a papyrus roll, medium-brown, with detached scraps; fair condition, with minor surface damage in places; written on both sides. The text on the front runs along the fibres and is broken off on the sides; portions of three columns survive, with 40 lines to the column; the second column is complete and measures 155 x 205 mm; margins are very narrow. A sheet-join is visible left of centre. On the back, there are three columns, overall well preserved and almost complete, running across the fibres and written the other way up in relation to the text on the front; traces of a fourth column are visible. The first column is preceded by ample blank space; intercolumn and part of the upper and lower margins survive. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.