Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus
Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtCeramics600

Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus is a ceramics Thebes of Coptic origin created in 600 using pottery fragment with ink inscription measuring 4 7/16 x 4 1/8 in. (11.2 x 10.5 cm) — now part of the Medieval Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery fragment with ink inscription
Dimensions4 7/16 x 4 1/8 in. (11.2 x 10.5 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 the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus?

Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus is housed in the Medieval Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus created?

Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus dates to 600.

What material is Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus made from?

Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus is crafted from pottery fragment with ink inscription.

Where does Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus originate?

Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus originates from Byzantine Egypt (Coptic culture).

Is Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus in the public domain?

Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus 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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