Coptic · 580–640

Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtWoodwork-Miscellany580–640

Artwork Details

TitleOstrakon
MediumWood with ink inscription
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 x 12 11/16 x 1/2 in. (10.8 x 32.3 x 1.3 cm)
ClassificationWoodwork-Miscellany
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date580–640
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1914
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCoptic
Date Range580 – 640

Provenance

CityThebes
CountryByzantine Egypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474909