1. Papyrus 1749 and 2586
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1749 and 2586
- Title:
- Official Letter from the Governor Qurrah ben Sharik to Basilius, Pagarch of Aphrodito (SB III 7241, TM 18868)
- Scope & Content:
- Official letter from the governor Qurrah ben Sharik to Basilius, pagarch of Aphrodito, who is charged with the requisition of sailors for the yearly raiding expedition (cursus) and of a caulker. He is also instructed to levy charges for the supplies of the military. A different hand is used for ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 7 January 710
- Extent:
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Fragments of a papyrus roll of various sizes, some of them being long and well-preserved pieces, others being small scraps. Written on one side across the fibres, broken at the top and lacking portions on the right-hand side; acquired in different years and mounted on cardboard in two glass frames. Preserving the original seal at the end. Mounted in a glass case.
