1. Papyrus 2242
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2242
- Title:
- Aristophanes of Byzantium, De Animalibus (CPF I.1* 24.36T, P.Lond.Lit. 164, TM 59293, LDAB 390, MP3 157.2)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragment of a roll containing Aristotelis Historiae Animalium Epitome II 169-177 by Aristophanes of Byzantium. The preserved portion concerns the dog and discusses its mating; the beginning of a section on the diseases that may affect the dog follows.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 2nd century-3rd century
- Extent:
-
Fragment of a papyrus roll, broken off at the bottom and sides and written along the fibres on the front, the back being blank. Parts of two columns survive; of the second only the beginning of a few lines remain, whereas the first is nearly complete and consists of 36 lines. The upper margin survives to 48 mm; the space between the columns measures 27-30 mm. The surface is damaged in places; ink specks are visible in the upper margin. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.
