Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1700–1550 B.C.

Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together is a egyptian art from Egypt (Second Intermediate Period) created in ca. 1700–1550 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster) measuring H. 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster)
DimensionsH. 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Dateca. 1700–1550 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period period, during the Second Intermediate Period dynasty. The estimated date range is 1700 BC – 1550 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together?

Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together created?

Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together dates to ca. 1700–1550 B.C..

What material is Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together made from?

Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Where does Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together originate?

Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together originates from Egypt.

Is Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together in the public domain?

Bottle, made in two pieces with holes to fasten together is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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