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Ampulla (Flask) of Saint Menas

5th–6th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ampulla (Flask) of Saint Menas
  • Date: 5th–6th century
  • Culture: Byzantine (Egypt)
  • Medium: Earthenware; molded
  • Dimensions: 3 15/16 × 2 1/2 × 15/16 in. (10 × 6.4 × 2.4 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Bruce Ferrini in memory of Robert P. Bergman (1999.230)
  • Rights and Reproduction: Courtesy of The Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
Ampulla (Flask) of Saint Menas - Byzantine (Egypt) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art