1. Papyrus 2688
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2688
- Title:
- Letter from the Archive of Zenon (P.Lond. VII 1984, TM 1546)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragmentary letter from the police officials (phylakitai); details are lost. The docket with date of receipt (possibly 6 July 252 BC) and summary is on the back.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- c. 252 BC
- Extent:
- Light-brown papyrus sheet in poor condition, broken off on the left and right, complete at the top and imperfect at the bottom; bearing writing on both sides. On the front, there are portions of 9 lines written along the fibres. The back bears 1 fragmentary line written across the fibres the other way up in relation to the text on the front. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
