Egypt · Predynastic Period · ca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBeaker
MediumPottery
DimensionsHeight: 7 x Diam: 6.9 cm (2 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 3850–2960 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1907
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodPredynastic Period
Date Range3850 BC – 2960 BC

Provenance

CountryEgypt

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ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Tool
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ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Implement
K
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Knife
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551026