Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius
Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtCeramicsca. 600

Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in ca. 600 using pottery fragment with ink inscription measuring 3 15/16 x 7 7/8 in. (10 x 20 cm) โ€” now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
Dimensions3 15/16 x 7 7/8 in. (10 x 20 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentMedieval Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1914
Dateca. 600

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Coptic culture. The estimated date range is 600.

Geography

Origin: Thebes, Byzantine Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius?

Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius created?

Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius dates to ca. 600.

What material is Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius made from?

Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius is crafted from pottery fragment with ink inscription.

Where does Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius originate?

Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).

Is Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius in the public domain?

Ostrakon with a Letter from Lazarius to Epiphanius is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access ยท Last updated: April 2026

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