Ostracon

Description

Ostracon of white limestone flake inscribed recto and verso with a Coptic text, a letter discussing the exchange of craft goods: Ancient Egyptian, Coptic Period

Museum reference

A.1921.894

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Ostracon

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

395 - 640

Style / Culture

Coptic Period, Ancient Egyptian

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Associations

Bouriant
Reymond

Exhibitions

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland