4care-artefacts

Artefact ID	1732
TM ID	TM 32346
Findspot (DEChriM ID)	- ()
Class	Textual
Material	Papyrus
Writing medium	Sheet/roll
Text content	Documentary
Language	Greek
Description	SB 14 12080: Letter from Psaeis to his wife Isis This letter (10.3 x 12.5 cm) between spouses contains domestic concerns. After well-wishes τῷ θαιῷ (line 4) for his wife’s health, Psaeis reports the objects he has sent Isis, namely bed spreads, purple dye (πορφύριον, line 6), baskets and towels. When receiving the present letter, she should further receive olive oil, a donkey saddle and panniers (κανθήλια, line 10–11). The names Moueis, Arsis, Paulos and Ta[…]aeis occur. The address on the verso reveals Psaeis to be the son of Apa Boreus.
Selection criteria	Mention of Christian individuals/communities, Christian terms/formulas/concepts, Christian onomastics
Date from	300
Date to	399
Dating criteria	Palaeography
Absolute/relative date	Relative date
Archaeological context	Unknown provenance; purchased between 1922 and 1926.
Accession number	Ann Arbor, Michigan University, Library P. 1643

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