Small pilgrim flask with a funnel-shaped neck, two oval handles and a round body with flattened round decoration. The decoration is the same on both sides, showing a medal of Saint Menas. He is shown frontally with outstretched arms, flanked by two kneeling camels and two Greek crosses. A circle of pearls surrounds the medal.
Present location |
MUSEU NACIONAL DE ARQUEOLOGIA [46/003] LISBON |
Inventory number |
E 231 (n. cat. 302) |
Dating |
COPTIC PERIOD |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
FLASK |
Material |
LINEN; POTTERY |
Technique |
WORKED; BURNED |
Height |
8.7 cm |
Width |
6 cm |