1. Papyrus 239
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 239
- Title:
- Letter of Thareotes to Abinnaeus (P.Abinn. 31, P.Lond. II 239, TM 10028)
- Scope & Content:
- A letter to Abinnaeus from Tharaotes, who recommends his nephew to his attention and mentions that he has dispatched some articles such as quails and fish paste. He also announces a visit in Phamenoth (March), asking that the hempen cords shall be ready so that the huntsmen coming with him will ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- c. 346
- Extent:
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Papyrus sheet, fully preserved although the bottom lacks part of the layer of horizontal fibres. Writing is on both sides along the fibres, the back having a one-line docket. Left and bottom margins are extant, whereas no margin was left at the bottom and right. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.
