Hold the Fragment
A slim plexiglass sleeve with a genuine Papyrus 52 replica sealed inside — so you can hold the John Rylands fragment in your hand and pass it around, protected on both sides and fully visible. The same piece shown in our product photos.
replica
& 37–38
plexiglass
or shelf
The John Rylands fragment,
made to be held.
Some replicas are meant for the wall — but the John Rylands fragment is the kind of thing you want to put in someone’s hands. This piece seals a genuine Papyrus 52 replica inside a slim plexiglass sleeve, so it can be held, handed across a table, or carried to a class or study without a finger ever touching the papyrus.
The plexiglass stays clear and low-profile, so the leaf reads exactly as it should — the oldest surviving fragment of John’s Gospel, right in your hand. It’s the same handheld piece you see in our product photography.
Made by hand, made to hold.
Common questions
Is the papyrus replica included?
Yes — a genuine Papyrus 52 replica comes sealed inside the sleeve. Nothing else to buy.
Which passage is it?
Papyrus 52, the John Rylands fragment — John 18:31–33 and 37–38, the oldest surviving piece of the New Testament.
Can I still see both sides?
Yes. The plexiglass is clear on both faces, so the leaf stays fully visible while it’s protected.
How long does it take to ship?
Each piece is made to order; your exact timeline is shown at checkout. We ship to the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
The oldest fragment of John —
in the palm of your hand.
A genuine Papyrus 52 replica, sealed in clear plexiglass.
