1. Papyrus 1638(a-b)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1638(a-b)
- Title:
- Sale in Advance (?) (P.Lond. V 1881, TM 36985) and Poll-Tax Receipt (P.Lond. V 1744, TM 38848)
- Scope & Content:
- Top fragment (Papyrus 1638a, P.Lond. V 1881, TM 36985): End of a sixth-century contract, possibly a sale in advance of wine and other goods, payable at the vintage in the month of Mesore; the quality of the wine is guaranteed until Mecheir. In case of failure to supply the goods, 2 solidi are pe...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 6th century-8th century
- Extent:
-
Two fragments of different size not belonging together, mounted on cardboard in one glass case.
Top fragment (Papyrus 1638a): Rectangular fragment of a papyrus sheet, probably folded from right to left; imperfect at top, bottom, and left side; written along the fibres on one side only.
Bottom fragment (Papyrus 1638b): Rectangular sheet of papyrus folded from the bottom upwards and written on one side along the fibres; successive marks made by the seal are visible on the upper part. Blank space separates the subscription from the receipt.
