Fragment of a marriage contract with divorce clause TM 29086Arsinoites oder HerakleopolitesII

Fragment of a marriage contract specifying what is to happen to the wife's personal belongings (paraphernalia), ornaments and garments if the couple separates. It dates to the 2nd century AD and comes from the Arsinoite or Herakleopolite nome.

In English machine translation

Paraphernalia were the wife's personal goods (clothing, jewellery) brought into the marriage, distinct from the dowry; the clause about wear and tear refers to returning them in whatever condition they are in. The divorce clause is largely restored.

Working translation of the DDbDP edition, made with Claude Opus 5.5 from the edition and the catalogue records shown below. It has not been reviewed by a papyrologist: check the edition before citing. Restorations follow the edition; […] marks lost text and (?) an uncertain reading.