1. Papyrus 279
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 279
- Title:
- Sale of a Donkey (SB XVI 13073, P.Lond. II 279 descr., TM 14711)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragmentary contract for the sale of a white-mouse-coloured female donkey foal by Herigeus (Herieus), aged 50, to Onnophris, aged 35, in the village of Neilopolis.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3 December 51
- Extent:
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Fragmentary papyrus sheet, broken off at the bottom and left, with abrasion and small insect holes in places; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. There are 17 lines, lacking the beginnings. Only the upper margin survives. and measures 35 mm. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.
