1. Papyrus 2961
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2961
- Title:
- Fragment of a Philosophical Work (P.Hib. II 188, TM 65738, LDAB 6992)
- Scope & Content:
- Portion of a treatise in prose, prefatory to an exposition on an unnamed philosopher’s doctrines, in preparation to examining his terms. The back bears illegible traces.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century BC
- Extent:
- Fragment of a papyrus roll, extracted from mummy cartonnage, with plaster residue; the writing runs on both sides. On the front, there are the middle portions of over 20 lines written along the fibres, with erased lines at the bottom; the upper margin survives. On the back, there are some traces of writing, illegible. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
