Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragment with ink inscription measuring 3 1/4 x 3 9/16 in. (8.3 x 9 cm) — now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Pottery fragment with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | 3 1/4 x 3 9/16 in. (8.3 x 9 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 to Bishop Pesenthius?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius created?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius dates to 600.
What material is Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius made from?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius is crafted from pottery fragment with ink inscription.
Where does Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius originate?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).
Is Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius in the public domain?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius is in the public domain and can be freely used.