Coptic · 4th–7th century

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Artwork Details

TitleOstrakon
MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
DimensionsOverall: 3 9/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. (9 x 8.9 x 1.2 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date4th–7th century
Credit LineMuseum Accession
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCoptic
Date Range300 – 699

Provenance

CityThebes
CountryByzantine Egypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474443