Medieval ArtWoodwork-Miscellany500–700Artwork Details
| Title | Wooden Writing Tablets |
| Medium | Wood and wax |
| Dimensions | Overall (with mount): 10 1/2 x 11 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 30.2 x 14 cm) Overall (together): 9 5/16 x 5 7/8 x 2 1/4 in. (23.7 x 14.9 x 5.7 cm) Overall (each leaf): 9 5/16 x 5 7/8 x 7/16 in. (23.7 x 14.9 x 1.1 cm) |
| Classification | Woodwork-Miscellany |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Date | 500–700 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1914 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Coptic |
| Date Range | 500 – 700 |
Provenance
| Country | Byzantine Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 473393