Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragments with ink inscription measuring a) 2 11/16 x 3 15/16 in. (6.8 x 10 cm) b) 2 11/16 x 3 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 11/16 x 3 15/16 in. (6.8 x 10 cm) b) 2 11/16 x 3 15/16 in. (6.9 x 10 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 Stephen?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen created?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen dates to 600.
What material is Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen made from?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen is crafted from pottery fragments with ink inscription.
Where does Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen originate?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).
Is Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen in the public domain?
Ostrakon with a Letter to Stephen is in the public domain and can be freely used.