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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.
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Title: Ostrakon
Date: 4th–7th century
Geography: Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt
Culture: Coptic
Medium: Pottery fragment with ink inscription
Dimensions: Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 9/16 in. (7 x 9.1 x 1.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Museum Accession
Accession Number: X.608.3
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