1. Papyrus 707
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 707
- Title:
- Contract for the Hire of Two Dancers (P.Grenf. II 67, Chrest.Wilck. 497, P.Lond. III 707 descr., TM 11366)
- Scope & Content:
- Aurelius Asclas, president of the village council of Bakchias, wants to hire from Aurelius Theon two female dancers, who are to perform for ten days and will receive 36 drachmas per day besides some goods in kind and three donkeys for their commute. With dating clause at the end.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 6 August 237
- Extent:
-
Papyrus sheet, incomplete, lacking part of the left portion and damaged by insect holes, especially along the vertical folds; minor abrasion affects the lower portion of the sheet. Writing runs along the fibres on one side, the back being blank. There is one column of 27 lines, many of which lack the beginnings. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.
