1. Papyrus 2446
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2446
- Title:
- Homer, Iliad XV (P.Oxy. XI 1392, P.Lond.Lit. 23, TM 60831, LDAB 1959, MP3 921)
- Scope & Content:
- Left-hand portion of a column with parts of Iliad XV, 303-325, from the library of Aurelia Ptolemais. On the back there are remains of a third-century document.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century
- Extent:
-
Fragment of papyrus, broken off at the bottom and right (front), with small insect holes and minor surface damage; written on both sides. On the front there are the beginnings of 23 lines; upper and lower margins survive. On the back there are some strips of papyrus glued onto the surface in order to strengthen the roll; traces of writing running across the lines survive. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.
