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Flask with Saint Minas and two Camels

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This flask of Saint Minas, who was beheaded for confessing his Christian faith, contains a little water, which each visitor to the monastery takes as a blessing. The flask is decorated with human figures and animals.

It bears the image of Saint Minas and two camels. It is the well-known depiction of the saint wearing Greek clothing. The face has the features typical of Coptic art.
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Dimensions: Length 9.7 cm Width 6.6 cm Diameter 2.4 cm
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