1. Papyrus 2959(A-B)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2959(A-B)
- Title:
- Dionysius Scytobrachion, Argonautica (P.Hib. II 186, TM 65736, LDAB 6990)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragments of an opistograph roll (written on both sides) extracted from mummy cartonnage, containing portions of Dionysius Scytobrachion’s epic poem Argonautica.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century-2nd century BC
- Extent:
- Two papyrus fragments that do not join, from the lower part of an opistograph roll, with writing on both sides, extracted from mummy cartonnage, with plaster residue in places and dark stains. The writing runs on both sides. On the front, fragment A bears portions of two columns written along the fibres, and fragment B portions of three columns. On the back, there are additional lines written across the fibres, the other way up in relation to the text on the front. The papyrus is housed in a glass frame.
