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1913.69.17
Egyptian pottery pilgrim flask ( pink/buff pottery) featuring an Egyptian martyr of the Christian Church called St. Menas. On both sides St. Menas is shown in relief decoration with his arms raised in benediction and a camel on either side of him. These flasks were used for holding oil blessed in connection with the Saint. Dated from AD 400-600.
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5th/6th century
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