Medieval ArtCeramics600Ostrakon 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
| Medium | Pottery fragment with ink inscription |
| Dimensions | 4 7/16 x 4 1/8 in. (11.2 x 10.5 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 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.