Medieval ArtCeramics580–640Artwork Details
| Title | Ostrakon with Medical Recipes |
| Medium | Pottery fragment with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | Overall: 5 7/16 x 3 15/16 in. (13.8 x 10 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Date | 580–640 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1912 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Coptic |
| Date Range | 580 – 640 |
Provenance
| Country | Byzantine Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474491