Coptic · 7th century

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Artwork Details

TitleOstrakon
MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
DimensionsOverall: 3 9/16 x 6 7/16 x 3 1/4 in. (9.1 x 16.3 x 8.2 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 474610