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<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1207_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg)
Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1207_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg)
<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1207_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1207_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1207_verso_IMLS_PS5.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1207_verso_IMLS_PS5.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1207_back_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1207_back_bw_IMLS.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1207_front_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1207_front_bw_IMLS.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1207_infra-red_back_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1207_infra-red_back_bw_IMLS.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1207_infra-red_front_bw_IMLS.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1207_infra-red_front_bw_IMLS.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_35.1211_35.1210_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_35.1211_35.1210_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegF_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegF_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegG_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegG_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegI_print_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegI_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped2_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped2_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped3_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: , CUR.35.1207_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped3_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1210_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1210_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1211_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1211_NegID_35.1207_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

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Papyrus Inscribed in Greek

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Papyrus, ink
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS
DATES ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso)
PERIOD Roman Period
DIMENSIONS Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm) Object: 7 1/16 x 10 7/16 in. (18 x 26.5 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 35.1207
CREDIT LINE Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Two separate and unrelated texts on recto and verso. The recto, written in Latin, gives a pridianum (an annual documentation of the total number of soldiers in a unit of the army, including losses and reinforcements); 3 columns of text, 51 lines. Damage and loss at the edge of the columns. As a document type, the pridianum is extremely rare. The verso contains a business letter written in Greek; 3 columns of text, 35 lines; the first column is missing a considerable portion of text.
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Papyrus Inscribed in Greek, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1207_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg)
IMAGE recto, CUR.35.1207_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
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<em>Papyrus Inscribed in Greek</em>, ca. 215 C.E. (recto); 3rd century C.E. (verso). Papyrus, ink, Glass: 8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (20.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 35.1207 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.1207_recto_IMLS_PS5.jpg)

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