o.trim.1.261
διὰ Ψάιτος Καπίτωνος λινοσπέρματος μάτια ν εἰς τὸν περιστερῶνα
One text, 2 sources · Trismegistos-Text 131310
Note on linseed for the dovecote delivered through Psais TM 131310Trimithis (Oasis Magna)
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A short ostracon note recording that Psais son of Kapiton delivered or handled 50 matia of linseed (flax seed) destined for the dovecote. It comes from Trimithis in the Dakhla Oasis.
In English machine translation
Through Psais son of Kapiton:
of linseed, 50 matia
for the dovecote.
The mation is a small dry measure. Linseed was evidently used as feed for the pigeons kept in the dovecote.
Working translation of the DDbDP edition, made with Claude Opus 5.5 from the edition and the catalogue records shown below (catalogued as Tag or memorandum). It has not been reviewed by a papyrologist: check the edition before citing. Restorations follow the edition; […] marks lost text and (?) an uncertain reading.