Coptic · 4th–7th century

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Artwork Details

TitleOstrakon
MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
DimensionsH: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); W: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); Depth: 5/16 in. (0.8 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date4th–7th century
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
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 478523