Object Description
A Byzantine, Coptic, Terracotta moulded ampulla with a decorated body. The vessel is formed from a pyriform-shaped body, with a central, circular motif to the centre. It depicts a standing figure, facing forward with arms outstretched. He wears a tunic, ending at the knees and indented at the waist, indicating a covering of body armour. A long cloak falls at his back, ending at the ankles. At each side of the figure are two zoomorphic figures, representing camels. The scene is encircled by a band of moulded dots, framing the composition. The motif appears on both sides of the vessel. Two thick handles join the large body to the flattened rim.
Date: Circa 5th – 7th century AD