Potsherd, Ostracon, Greek text
Production date
30 BCE-395 CE
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
Pottery ostracon: on one (convex) side only, three lines of faded black inscription. Fine fabric, scratches to surface, slightly curved in cross section.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian
Production date
30 BCE-395 CE
Production place
Measurements
L91.2mm x W55.3mm x D9.3mm
Media/Materials description
Pottery
Ink
Ink
History and use
Ostracon is a term used by archaeologists to refer to sherds of pottery or fragments of limestone, which bear text or drawings. Ancient Egyptians wrote personal notes, letters, sketches or texts on these broken pottery sherds, which provided a cheaper and more durable alternative to papyrus. This ostracon was found at Elephantine Island.
Associated person
Registration number
E40046.2
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