1. Papyrus 1055
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1055
- Title:
- Sale of Wine for Future Delivery (P.Heid. V 356, P.Lond. III 1055 descr., TM 35096)
- Scope & Content:
- Conclusion of a contract for the sale of 260 cnidia of wine for future delivery, with subscriptions of the deacon Aurelius Andreas, son of Phoebammon, written by Aurelius Gennadius, of three witnesses and of the notary. The endorsement is on the back.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 5th century-6th century
- Extent:
- Lower portion of a papyrus sheet, complete on the sides and at the bottom (front), with minor surface damage; written on both sides along the fibres. On the front, there are 16 lines from the foot of a column; of the first line, only few traces remain. The last line is indented. Lower and side margins are extant. Vertical folds are visible; a sheet-join runs vertically at 5 mm from the right edge. The back bears one line, lacking the beginning. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
