4care-artefacts

Artefact ID	1604
TM ID	TM 33045
Findspot (DEChriM ID)	- ()
Class	Textual
Material	Papyrus
Writing medium	Sheet/roll
Text content	Documentary
Language	Greek
Description	P. L. Bat. 25 64: Letter This strongly fragmented letter (6.3 x 6.6 cm) is addressed to an ἀδελφῇ (line 1), who received well-wishes τῷ Κ(υρί)ῳ Θ(ε)ῷ (line 4). There is mention of a Heraklides in line 6. The papyrus is broken off on all sides, only the right border remains, making the contents of the original letter difficult to ascertain. Mention of purchases by the writer and the offer to acquire other needed items. Nomina sacra: κω, θω
Selection criteria	Christian terms/formulas/concepts, Nomina sacra
Date from	300
Date to	399
Dating criteria	Palaeography; the ed.pr. compares the writing to PSI VII 825, P. Alex. 29 and P. Merton II 94.
Absolute/relative date	Relative date
Archaeological context	Unknown provenance
Accession number	Leiden, Papyrological Institute P. 42

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