Coptic · 7th century

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Artwork Details

TitleOstrakon
MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
Dimensions5 1/8 x 7 11/16 in. (13 x 19.5 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 474562