Medieval ArtCeramics600Artwork Details
| Title | Ostrakon with Biblical Text |
| Medium | Pottery fragments with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | a) 6 7/16 x 5 3/16 in. (16.3 x 13.2 cm) b) 1 15/16 x 1 1/2 in. (5 x 3.8 cm) c) 1 15/16 x 1 11/16 in. (5 x 4.3 cm) d) 13/16 x 1 1/8 in. (2 x 2.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Date | 600 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1914 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Coptic |
| Date Range | 600 – 700 |
Provenance
| City | Thebes |
| Country | Byzantine Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474818