Ampulla (Flask) of Saint Menas, late 6th century–mid 8th century, Made in Egypt, Abu Mena, Earthenware; molded, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics, 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
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Ampulla, Flask, Saint Menas, late 6th century–mid 8th century, Egypt, Abu Mena, Earthenware, molded, H, 3 1/4, 8.3 cm, Ceramics, Ampullae, pilgrims, bring home water, oil, great pilgrimage, site, said, late-third-century Egyptian, Roman, soldier, martyred, Christian faith
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