Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months
Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtWoodwork-Miscellany600

Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months is a woodwork-miscellany Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using wood with ink inscription measuring Overall: 6 11/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in. (17 x 3 x 0.9 cm) โ€” now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood with ink inscription
DimensionsOverall: 6 11/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in. (17 x 3 x 0.9 cm)
ClassificationWoodwork-Miscellany
DepartmentMedieval Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1914
Date600

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 List of Coptic Months?

Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months created?

Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months dates to 600.

What material is Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months made from?

Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months is crafted from wood with ink inscription.

Where does Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months originate?

Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).

Is Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months in the public domain?

Ostrakon with a List of Coptic Months 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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