Ampulla (Flask) with Saint Menas
Object type: Pilgrim flask
Department: Islamic Art
Date: late 6th–mid-8th century
Medium: Earthenware; molded
Dimensions: H. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Geography: Probably made in Abu Mena   Egypt  
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1927
Accession year: 1927
Tags: Saints