1. Papyrus 501
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 501
- Title:
- Official Letter (P.Petr. I 25(2), P.Petr. III 126, P.Lond. III 501 descr., TM 7594)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragment of an official letter, containing some instructions on the transport of corn. The names of the recipient and sender are lost.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 18 November 251 BC
- Extent:
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Fragmentary papyrus sheet from mummy cartonnage, mid-dark brown, broken off to the left and with some surface damage; written on one side across the fibres, the back being blank. There are 8 lines, with lines 1-7 lacking the beginnings. The upper and lower margins measure 25 mm and 20 mm respectively; the right margin is minimal. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass frame.
