Medieval ArtCeramics580–640Artwork Details
| Title | Ostrakon with Biblical Text |
| Medium | Pottery fragments with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | a+d: 3 3/16 x 1 3/4 in. (8.1 x 4.5 cm) b+f: 1 15/16 x 3 3/4 in. (4.9 x 9.6 cm) c: 2 3/8 x 2 3/16 in. (6 x 5.5 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Date | 580–640 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1914 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Coptic |
| Date Range | 580 – 640 |
Provenance
| City | Thebes |
| Country | Byzantine Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474897