1. Papyrus 866
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 866
- Title:
- Tax Document (SB XX 14445, P.Lond. III 866(a) descr., TM 38455), and Order to Release Prisoners (P.Sijp. 24 (c), SB XX 14446, P.Lond. III 866(b) descr., TM 39682)
- Scope & Content:
- Upper papyrus (A) (SB XX 14445, P.Lond. III 866(a) descr., TM 38455): End of a tax document, with four signatures; sixth or seventh century. Lower papyrus (B) (P.Sijp. 24 (c), SB XX 14446, P.Lond. III 866(b) descr., TM 39682): Order to release three detained persons; with traces of the address...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 6th century-7th century
- Extent:
-
Two papyri housed in the same glass frame.
Upper papyrus (A): Lower right-hand portion of a papyrus sheet, mid-brown, with paler patches in places and with creases; written on one side along the fibres, with the back being blank. The ends of 6 lines survive; of the first, only traces remain. The lower margin is extant (60 mm), the right is minimal.
Lower Papyrus (B): Papyrus sheet, light-brown, complete but with insect holes; written on both sides. On the front, there are 7 lines across the fibres; margins are extant. On the back there are traces of 2 effaced lines running along the fibres.
