Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragment with ink inscription measuring Overall: 2 7/16 x 11 1/8 x 10 in. (6.2 x 28.3 x 25.4 cm) — now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Pottery fragment with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | Overall: 2 7/16 x 11 1/8 x 10 in. (6.2 x 28.3 x 25.4 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 Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric created?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric dates to 600.
What material is Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric made from?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric is crafted from pottery fragment with ink inscription.
Where does Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric originate?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).
Is Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric in the public domain?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric is in the public domain and can be freely used.