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941. Papyrus 2493

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2493
Title:
Letter from the Archive of Papnuthius (P.Lond. VI 1925, TM 32658)
Scope & Content:
A fragmentary letter addressed to the anchorite Papnuthius from a certain Pianius (?), containing greetings and a request for prayers. The address is on the back.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
Mid 4th century
Extent:

Two fragments of a papyrus sheet, with wormholes in places; the sheet was folded from right to left and then once from top to bottom; on the recto, much of the left half is missing. Writing runs along the fibres, the back only having one-line docket. Housed in a glass case.

942. Papyrus 2654

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2654
Title:
List from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1975, TM 1538)
Scope & Content:
List of works to be carried out in the temple of Demeter, which include one door for the sanctuary, the building of the middle wall and of the wall of the precinct on the north.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
c. 254 BC
Extent:
Papyrus sheet, complete and well preserved; bearing writing on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there are 9 lines written against the fibres; all margins are extant, the upper and lower being generous. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

943. Papyrus 2677

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2677
Title:
Account from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2000, TM 1562)
Scope & Content:
Account of expenses incurred during the conveyance of gifts (including wild boars, pigs, and kids) for the King to Alexandria for sacrifices at the festival of the Arsinoeia. Some of the wild boars had died, and were delivered to Apollonius. The expenses include wages for the labourers carrying c...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
250 BC
Extent:
Portion of a medium-brown papyrus, broken off at the bottom and left, with some surface damage and holes in places; written on one side, with the back being blank. On the front, there are portions of 2 columns running along the fibres, both broken off at the bottom; upper and right margins survive, the right measuring 60 mm. A sheet-join runs down the centre of the papyrus. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

944. Papyrus 2685

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2685
Title:
Account from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2161, TM 1721)
Scope & Content:
Account of small quantities of grain advanced to various individuals, some of which were to be repaid at par and others with interest. Similar to P.Mich.Zen. 119.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus in poor condition, broken off on the left and right, shredded at the top and perhaps complete at the bottom; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are 7 fragmentary lines written along the fibres. The back bears portions of two columns written across the fibres the other way up in relation to the text on the front and traces of two washed-out lines. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

945. Papyrus 2745

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2745
Title:
Account from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2171, TM 2393)
Scope & Content:
Account of the amounts due for transport, possibly handed in by the carrier to Zenon or one of his accountants. The same amounts and individuals recur in P.Cair.Zen. IV 59739; P.Cair.Zen. IV 59740 may refer to the same transaction.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus fragment, complete at the sides, broken off at the bottom. On the front, there are 5 lines running along the fibres. The back is blank apart from a few small traces of ink at the bottom. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

946. Papyrus 2749

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2749
Title:
Account from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2160, TM 1720)
Scope & Content:
Portions of an account of wheat and emmer-wheat (olyra) issued to various individuals, apparently as loans; the fragments possibly belong to P.Cair. Zen. IV 59715.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
252-251 BC
Extent:
Three fragments from a dark-brown papyrus, not joining, each complete at the foot; they bear writing on one side along the fibres, their back being blank. On the front, the top right fragment preserves portions of two columns; the top left fragment bears portions of 5 lines; the lower fragment has 15 fragmentary lines. The fragments are housed in a glass frame.

947. Papyrus 2752

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2752
Title:
Letter from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2131, TM 1691)
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a letter mentioning some slaves being unwell, wine and flour.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:

Medium-brown papyrus fragment, complete at the top and bottom, broken off on the sides; abraded in places; written on one side along the fibres. The front bears the central portions of 4 lines; the lower margin is extant. The back is blank. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

948. Papyrus 2753

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2753
Title:
Document from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1952, TM 1515)
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a document of uncertain nature, possibly an account or memorandum, mentioning the month of Pachon (June-July). The back bears traces of writing, perhaps set-off.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
257 BC
Extent:
Fragment of a medium-brown papyrus sheet, perhaps complete at the top and possibly right, but badly damaged throughout; with writing on both sides. On the front, there are portions of 7 lines running across the fibres. Horizontal folds are still visible. On the back, there are traces of washed out writing running along the fibres. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

949. Papyrus 2754

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2754
Title:
Letter from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2132, TM 1692)
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a letter, with the names of the correspondents being lost. The recipient is apparently asked to send something, after having written to Nicobius.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-229 BC
Extent:
Light-brown papyrus sheet, broken off at the top and bottom, complete on the sides; with some damage along the central vertical fold; bearing writing on one side, the back being blank. On the front, there are 5 lines running along the fibres, complete; right and left margins are minimal. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

950. Papyrus 2757

Reference (shelfmark):
Papyrus 2757
Title:
Letterhead from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 2133, TM 1693)
Scope & Content:
Label referring to a money account and addressed to Zenon, financial official (oikonomos), written on the back of the papyrus. The front was left blank. Possibly used as a wrapper for an account.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
263-248 BC
Extent:
Medium-brown papyrus sheet, with some surface damage; bearing writing on one side. The front was left blank; the back bears 3 lines written along the fibres at the top. Folding lines are still visible. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.

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