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Ancient Art
Public domain

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Ostracon

7th–8th century A.D.

Terracotta, red fabric fired brown inside, with pale buff slip on exterior

Dimension Maximums: 7.6 × 6.8 cm (3 × 2 11/16 in.)
Library transfer
1978.45.30
Status: 
By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Culture: 
Coptic
Classification: 
Containers - Ceramics
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