ancientpeoples:Ampullae (pilgrim flasks) of St. Menas From Abu Mena, Coptic Egypt, ca. 4th century
ancientpeoples: Ampullae (pilgrim flasks) of St. Menas From Abu Mena, Coptic Egypt, ca. 4th century or 6th century to mid-8th century, depending on the object Molded earthenware, about 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) high 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. (Met) In the Metropolitan Museum of Art: 27.94.27; 27.94.19; x.197 -- source link
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