Greek. <em>Papyrus Inscribed in Latin and Greek</em>, 2nd century C.E. (recto); 1st–2nd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 5 1/16 x 7 1/16 in. (12.8 x 18 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 47.218.36 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.218.36_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Latin and Greek

Artist:Greek

Medium: Papyrus, ink

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:2nd century C.E. (recto); 1st–2nd century C.E. (verso)

Dimensions: Glass: 5 1/16 x 7 1/16 in. (12.8 x 18 cm) Object: 2 3/4 x 5 in. (7 x 12.7 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 47.218.36

Image: CUR.47.218.36_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Fragment of a papyrus inscribed on both sides. The recto contains eight lines of Latin, very fragmentary but likely dealing with horses for cavalry. The verso contains thirteen lines of Greek, all fragmentary, part of a Greek grammatical treatise. Condition: Very fragmentary.

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