Oxyrhynchus Papyrus, P.Oxy VI 962: Sheep Contract (Fragment)

1914.21.0013

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Oxyrhynchus Papyrus, P.Oxy VI 962: Sheep Contract (Fragment)   (1914.21.0013)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
    3. Documentary Artifacts
    4. :
    5. Legal Documents
    Artist/Maker None
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date Roman Empire, 1st Century
    Culture Egyptian, Roman

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Height) 11.5 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 6.0 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) <0.1 cm
    Weight waived g
    Measuring Remarks None
    Materials Paper--Papyrus, Pigment--Ink
    Manufacturing Processes Papermaking--Papyrus, Writing
    Munsell Color Information waived

    Research Remarks

    Published Description N/A
    Description N/A
    Comparanda N/A
    Bibliography

    Grenfell, Bernard P., and Arthur S. Hunt. The Oxyrhynchus Papyri Part VI: Edited with translations and notes. Egypt Exploration Fund: London, 1908. James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982. PETRIE, W. M. F., “Tombs of the Courtiers and Oxyrhynkhos”, BSAE 37, London, 1925. FEHERVARI, G., “Excavations at Bahnasa in Egypt”, Arts & the Islamic World, Winter 1985-Spring 1986, p. 41-44. Bahnasa (Oxyrhynchus), final report of the excavations (1985-1987), Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyah, 2006. Oxyrhynchus I. Fouilles archeologiques a El-Bahnasa (1982-2005), Parcerisa, J. P. (dir.), Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 2006. Oxyrhynchos, un site de fouilles en devenir : colloque de Cabestany, avril 2007, Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 2008.

    Artifact History

    Archaeological Data N/A
    Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
    Reproduction no
    Reproduction Information N/A

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