Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragment with ink inscription measuring 5 11/16 x 9 3/16 in. (14.5 x 23.3 cm) — now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Pottery fragment with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | 5 11/16 x 9 3/16 in. (14.5 x 23.3 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 Koletjew to Epiphanius?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius created?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius dates to 600.
What material is Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius made from?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius is crafted from pottery fragment with ink inscription.
Where does Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius originate?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).
Is Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius in the public domain?
Ostrakon with a Letter from Koletjew to Epiphanius is in the public domain and can be freely used.