Egypt · Dynasty 3–4 · ca. 2649–2465 B.C.
Egyptian Artca. 2649–2465 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ball |
| Medium | Clay or mud |
| Dimensions | diam. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2649–2465 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1920 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 3–4 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2649 BC – 2465 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 3–4 era
B
ca. 2686–2494 B.C.Bowl
LC
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Linen Cloth
B
ca. 2649–2465 B.C.Ball
J
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Jar
JW
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Jar with flat base
JW
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Jar with pointed base and intact seal
LJ
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Large jar
LC
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Linen Cloth
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545776