Ostrakon

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4th–7th century · Pottery fragment with ink inscription · Medieval Art

Pottery fragments with ink inscriptions are called Ostraka. Written in Greek, ostraka represent a Hellenized and elite Christian community in Kharga. This example is a receipt related to the military and indicate the presence of the members of the Roman army at Kharga in this period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–7th century

Medium

Pottery fragment with ink inscription

Culture

Coptic

Department

Medieval Art

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