Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3700–3500 B.C.

Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3700–3500 B.C. using pottery measuring H: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery
DimensionsH: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1907
Dateca. 3700–3500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Early Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3700 BC – 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal?

Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal created?

Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal dates to ca. 3700–3500 B.C..

What material is Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal made from?

Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal is crafted from pottery.

Where does Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal originate?

Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal originates from Egypt.

Is Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal in the public domain?

Black-topped red ware jar with a climbing animal 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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