1. Papyrus 509(1)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 509(1)
- Title:
- Part 1 of the letter
- Scope & Content:
- Portion of a letter written by Philonides, recommending Xanthippus, the bearer of the letter. The back preserves remains of the painted decoration.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 260 BC
- Extent:
-
Two fragments from a papyrus roll extracted from mummy cartonnage; written on one side along the fibres, bearing the beginnings of 18 lines; the back preserves remains of the painted decoration. Housed in a glass frame.