Coptic · 4th–7th century

Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtCeramics4th–7th century

Artwork Details

TitleOstrakon
MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
DimensionsOverall: 3 x 2 3/4 x 9/16 in. (7.6 x 7 x 1.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date4th–7th century
Credit LineMuseum Accession
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCoptic
Date Range300 – 699

Provenance

CountryByzantine Egypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 478522