1. Papyrus 1825
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1825
- Title:
- Speech of an Athenian General (P.Hib. I 15, P.Lond.Lit. 136, TM 65729, LDAB 6983, MP3 2496)
- Scope & Content:
- Direct speech of an Athenian general, urging the Athenians to take action and mentioning the deeds at Marathon and Salamis. Attributed to Theopompus or rhetorical exercise. From mummy cartonnage; with decoration on the back.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century BC
- Extent:
- Two portions of a papyrus roll with seven detached scraps named A-G in one frame, from mummy cartonnage; written on one side along the fibres, and with mummy decoration on the back. On the front, portions of 6 columns remain, written along the fibres, covered with plaster residue; the column width is 60 mm; the lower margin survives. The detached fragments preserve few letters. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
