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Ampulla of St. Menas

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Coptic
MEDIUM Terracotta
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS
DATES 5th–7th century C.E.
PERIOD Late Antique Period
DIMENSIONS Length: 3 1/8 in. (8 cm)  (show scale)
INSCRIPTIONS Greek inscription: "Eulogia of St. Menas," as translated by the Index of Christian Art.
ACCESSION NUMBER 16.164
CREDIT LINE Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Terra cotta ampulla. St. Menas frontal. Orans, wearing short tunic and cloak, nimbed; flanked by camels. On reverse an inscription in relief within wreath border. Condition: Neck broken, entire surface considerably worn.
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Coptic. Ampulla of St. Menas, 5th–7th century C.E. Terracotta, Length: 3 1/8 in. (8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.164. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.16.164_NegE_print_bw.jpg)
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