1. Papyrus 1408
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1408
- Title:
- Accounts from the Archive of Basilius (P.Lond. IV 1444, TM 39765)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto: Short list of expenses concerning the month of Mesore; line 4 was erased. Verso: List of money, including payments received, followed by the total, from which expenses for various purposes were made.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- early 8th century
- Extent:
- Papyrus sheet, medium brown, well preserved; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are 4 lines written along the fibres at the top of the sheet; upper and side margins are minimal, while the lower margin measures 150 mm. A sheet-join runs vertically along the right edge. On the back, there is one column written across the fibres the other way up in relation to the text on the front. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
