1. Papyrus 2962
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2962
- Title:
- Text on Logic (P.Hib. II 189, TM 65739, LDAB 6993, MP3 2568)
- Scope & Content:
- Fragments from mummy cartonnage, preserving portions of a text on logic, possibly an exercise, dealing with tense form of propositions and questions on identity and difference. The back bears remains of writing and of the decoration.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 3rd century BC
- Extent:
-
Three fragments of varying size from a dark-brown papyrus roll, reused as mummy cartonnage, bearing writing on both sides. On the front, the largest fragment bears parts of 12 lines from the top of a column. The other two fragments preserve a few letters from 6 and 2 lines respectively. On the back, there are a few traces of writing running across the fibres and plaster residue. The papyrus housed in a glass frame.
