COLLECTION NAME:
Papyri Collection
Record
Reference number:
Greek P 486
Side:
verso
Image Number:
JRL0802206dc
Image Title:
Epyllion on Hero and Leander
Subject:
Classical literature
Citation reference:
P. Ryl. 3 486
Description:
Fragment of the hexameter poem on the verso was apparently the story of Hero and Leander. As it is written on the verso of an account may it may have been intended for school use. Written in an upright, rather loose hand with a few cursive letters.
Date created:
1st century CE [late]
Language:
Greek
Language code:
grc-EG
Item height:
116 mm
Item width:
84 mm
Technique used:
Handwriting
Support material:
Papyrus
Notes:
Acquired in 1920.
Bibliography:
Hunt, Arthur S., et al. Catalogue of the Greek and Latin Papyri in the John Rylands Library, Manchester, University Press, 1911-1952
Current repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Category:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Fragments
Image rights:
The University of Manchester Library
Work rights:
The University of Manchester Library
Image sequence number:
grc0486v
Image technique:
Digital capture by Gten
Date image captured:
2007-10-18
Date: issued:
2007-11
Metadata language:
eng-GB
Epyllion on Hero and Leander
