Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragment with ink inscription measuring Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 13/16 x 2 7/16 in. (13 x 14.8 x 6.2 cm) — now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Pottery fragment with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 13/16 x 2 7/16 in. (13 x 14.8 x 6.2 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1914 |
| Date | 600 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Coptic culture. The estimated date range is 600 – 700.
Geography
Origin: Thebes, Byzantine Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob created?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob dates to 600.
What material is Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob made from?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob is crafted from pottery fragment with ink inscription.
Where does Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob originate?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).
Is Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob in the public domain?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Jacob to Jacob is in the public domain and can be freely used.