1. Papyrus 1039
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1039
- Title:
- Lease of Land (SB XVIII 13585, P.Lond. III 1039 descr., TM 35167)
- Scope & Content:
- Lower part of a contract for the lease of some aruras of land located in Thynis, the lessees being two farmers of this village, Aurelius Phoebammon and Aurelius Abramus. Written by Aurelius Philemon, son of Victor, on behalf of the lessees as they are illiterate; with subscriptions of two witnes...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 6th century-7th century
- Extent:
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Lower part of a papyrus sheet with minor abrasion; written along the fibres on both sides, the back bearing a two-line docket. On the front there is the foot of a column, of which 11 lines survive. The lower margin is extant, the side margins are minimal. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
