Pilgrim Flask Item Number: Cd373 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Clay flask with image of St. Menas on one side and Greek inscription on the reverse, both in relief. Two handles go from shoulder to lip on opposite sides. Flask has two flat faces.
Narrative
Pilgrim flask from the Sanctuary of St. Menas in Egypt. Collected c. 1900 in Egypt, by the seller's father.
Item History
- Made in Abu Mina, Egypt between 500 and 600
- Collected during 1900
- Owned by Donald Scanlon before March 1, 1982
- Received from Donald Scanlon (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 1, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Coptic
- Previous Owner
- Donald Scanlon
- Received from
- Donald Scanlon (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Abu Mina, Egypt
When
- Creation Date
- between 500 and 600
- Collection Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before March 1, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on March 1, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0785/0001