1. Papyrus 3047
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 3047
- Title:
- Hyperides (?), Forensic Speech (P.Oxy. XXVII 2464, TM 61287, LDAB 2429, MP3 2499)
- Scope & Content:
- Three fragmentary columns with part of a speech from the Attic law-courts concerning a case of inheritance: Demeas, appointed as guardian of Demostratus’ grandchild, is being prosecuted by the latter. Possibly a speech by Hyperides.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century
- Extent:
-
Four papyrus fragments, three of which fit together, forming a composite fragment, written on one side along the fibres and preserving portions of three columns: the upper fragment, which is the largest, has few remains of the first column and the upper part of the second and third; the lower fragment contains the ends of the second and third columns. Upper and lower margin survive to approximately 3 and 4 cm respectively; the intercolumnium is 1.5 cm, and each column has an average of 10-15 letters, being approximately 4.5 cm wide. Housed in one glass case.
