Pilgrim Flask with Saint Menas
Ampullae like this one were used by pilgrims to bring home water or oil from the great pilgrimage site for Saint Menas, said to be a late-third-century Egyptian Roman soldier who was martyred for his Christian faith. He is shown between the two camels who returned his body to Egypt for burial.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pilgrim Flask with Saint Menas
- Date: 4th–7th century
- Geography: Probably made in Egypt, Abu Mena
- Medium: Earthenware; unglazed
- Dimensions: H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm) - Classification: Ceramics
- Credit Line: Museum Accession
- Object Number: x.197
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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