Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragments with ink inscription measuring a) 3 15/16 x 4 1/8 in. (10 x 10.5 cm) b) 6 1/8 x 2 15/16… — now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Pottery fragments with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | a) 3 15/16 x 4 1/8 in. (10 x 10.5 cm) b) 6 1/8 x 2 15/16 in. (15.5 x 7.4 cm) c) 1 5/16 x 3 1/4 in. (3.3 x 8.3 cm) d) 2 7/16 x 3 1/16 in. (6.2 x 7.7 cm) e) 2 3/8 x 2 5/16 in. (6 x 5.8 cm) f) 3 x 1 3/4 in. (7.6 x 4.5 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 Concordance?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance created?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance dates to 600.
What material is Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance made from?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance is crafted from pottery fragments with ink inscription.
Where does Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance originate?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).
Is Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance in the public domain?
Ostrakon with Biblical Text Concordance is in the public domain and can be freely used.