Ostrakon with Biblical Text and Liturgical Rubric
Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtCeramics600

Ostrakon 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

MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/16 x 11 1/8 x 10 in. (6.2 x 28.3 x 25.4 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentMedieval Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1914
Date600

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Coptic culture. The estimated date range is 600 – 700.

Geography

Origin: Thebes, Byzantine Egypt. Flag of 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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