Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon with a Letter from John is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragments with ink inscription measuring 5 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (15 x 17.2 cm) 2 3/8 x 1 in. (6 x 2.5 cm) — now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Pottery fragments with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | 5 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (15 x 17.2 cm) 2 3/8 x 1 in. (6 x 2.5 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.
Geography
Origin: Thebes, Byzantine Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ostrakon with a Letter from John?
Ostrakon with a Letter from John is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ostrakon with a Letter from John created?
Ostrakon with a Letter from John dates to 600.
What material is Ostrakon with a Letter from John made from?
Ostrakon with a Letter from John is crafted from pottery fragments with ink inscription.
Where does Ostrakon with a Letter from John originate?
Ostrakon with a Letter from John originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).
Is Ostrakon with a Letter from John in the public domain?
Ostrakon with a Letter from John is in the public domain and can be freely used.