A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3900–3650 B.C.

A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3900–3650 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring L. 27.2 x W. 19.9 x H. 6.3 cm (10 11/16 x 7 13/16 x 2 1/2… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsL. 27.2 x W. 19.9 x H. 6.3 cm (10 11/16 x 7 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Albert M. Lythgoe, 1935
Dateca. 3900–3650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada I period. The estimated date range is 3900 BC – 3650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile?

A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile created?

A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile dates to ca. 3900–3650 B.C..

What material is A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile made from?

A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile originate?

A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile originates from Egypt.

Is A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile in the public domain?

A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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