1. Papyrus 487(A)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 487(A)
- Title:
- New Comedy (P.Petr. I 4(1), P.Lond.Lit. 90, P.Lond. III 487(a) descr., TM 61586, LDAB 2735, MP3 1662)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragment with portions of two columns from a new comedy, presumably Menander’s Hydria, with part of a dialogue; the name Demeas occurs.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century BC
- Extent:
-
Papyrus fragment reused as mummy cartonnage, with surface damage in places; broken off at the top and sides; written on one side along the fibres, the back being blank. The feet of two columns are preserved; of the first column, 13 lines lacking the beginnings survive; of the second few letters of the beginnings of 9 lines; with part of the lower margin and intercolumn. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.
