1. Papyrus 2454
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2454
- Title:
- Sworn Declaration of Temple Lamp-Lighters (P.Oxy. XII 1453, TM 21854)
- Scope & Content:
- Copy of a declaration on oath addresseed to the superintendents of the temples, whereby four lamp-lighters, Thonis alias Patoiphis and Heraclides from the temple of Sarapis in Oxyrhynchus, and Paapis and Petosiris from the temple of Thoeris, undertake to supply oil for the daily lights burning i...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 30-29 BCE
- Extent:
-
Papyrus sheet, damaged by holes throughout and mostly mutilated in its lower portion. Writing is on one side along the fibres; mounted on cardboard in a glass case.
