1. Papyrus 641
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 641
- Title:
- Account (P.Dryton 39, P.Lond. III 641 descr., TM 269)
- Scope & Content:
- A fragmentary account, recording expenses or receipts of sums of money for the purchase or sale of various items, such as an Egyptian bed, sealed alabasters jars, and a sword. The localities and the agents and individuals with whom the businesses were made are also recorded. The account continue...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 137-136 BC
- Extent:
-
Fragmentary papyrus sheet, lacking most of its left portion; the verso is dark brown. The text was written on the verso across the fibres, and continued with two lines along the fibres on the recto. The rest of the recto remained blank. On the verso there are 28 fragmentary lines. Papyrus 686e contains a few more letters of lines 21-23.
The papyrus is housed in a glass case.
