Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragments with ink inscription measuring a) 2 7/16 x 2 15/16 in. (6.2 x 7.4 cm) b) 1 11/16 x 1 15/16… — now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Pottery fragments with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | a) 2 7/16 x 2 15/16 in. (6.2 x 7.4 cm) b) 1 11/16 x 1 15/16 in. (4.3 x 5 cm) a & c) 5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (15 x 9.5 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 – 700.
Geography
Origin: Thebes, Byzantine Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother created?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother dates to 600.
What material is Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother made from?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother is crafted from pottery fragments with ink inscription.
Where does Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother originate?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).
Is Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother in the public domain?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Epiphanius from His Mother is in the public domain and can be freely used.