Coptic · 7th century

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Artwork Details

TitleOstrakon
MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
DimensionsOverall: 4 13/16 x 3 3/8 in. (12.2 x 8.6 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date7th century
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1912
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCoptic
Date Range600 – 700

Provenance

CountryByzantine Egypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474461