Egyptian Artca. 3900–3650 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | A shallow white cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man on a boat alongside a hippo and crocodile |
| Medium | Pottery, paint |
| Dimensions | L. 27.2 x W. 19.9 x H. 6.3 cm (10 11/16 x 7 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3900–3650 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Albert M. Lythgoe, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada I |
| Date Range | 3900 BC – 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 548385