Sale of a fifth share of a walled vacant lot at Tebtynis TM 25175Tebtynis, Polemonos meris, Arsinoite nome, province of EgyptIst century A.D.

Chrates son of Hippalos, about 20 years old, scar on the right forearm. I, Chrates son of Hippalos, my mother being Thaubastis, acknowledge that I have sold by contract of agreement to Chrates and Herakles, both sons of Akousilaos, their mother being Taos, the fifth share belonging to me of a walled vacant lot and of all its appurtenances in Tebtynis, formerly of Bous and others, the whole being held in common and undivided; the measurements of the fifth share are 96 square cubits in area, or however many more there may be; the neighbours of the whole vacant lot are, on the south, north and east, the houses and courtyards of the buyers Chrates and Herakles, and on the west the royal street. And I have received from the buyers the agreed price in full, by hand, from the house, and I will guarantee the sale with every guarantee always for all time. My mother Thaubastis daughter of Akousilaos, her mother being Taos, consents to this sale and (agrees) not to proceed against it for all time nor to make a claim, nor shall anyone else on her behalf, as stated above. I, Chrates, have written also on behalf of my mother, who does not know letters, and I have signed as her guardian, as stated above.