Egypt · Dynasty 3 · ca. 2649–2100 B.C.

Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2649–2100 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCup
MediumPottery
DimensionsHeight: 7.5 x Diam: 10.9 cm (2 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 2649–2100 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1928
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

DynastyDynasty 3
PeriodOld Kingdom
Date Range2649 BC

Provenance

RegionMemphite Region
CountryEgypt

From the Dynasty 3 era

WT
ca. 2630–2611 B.C.Wall tiles from the funerary apartments of king Djoser
FO
ca. 3100–2500 B.C.Figurine of a lion that may have been a gaming piece
II
ca. 2649–2630 B.C.Inlays in different shapes
II
ca. 2649–2630 B.C.Inlays in different shapes
II
ca. 2649–2630 B.C.Inlays in different shapes
II
ca. 2649–2630 B.C.Inlays in different shapes
II
ca. 2649–2630 B.C.Inlays in different shapes
II
ca. 2649–2630 B.C.Inlays in different shapes
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551010