Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3100–2650 B.C.

Cylinder jar with single wavy handle is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3100–2650 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster) measuring H: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster)
DimensionsH: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson, 1915
Dateca. 3100–2650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder jar with single wavy handle?

Cylinder jar with single wavy handle is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder jar with single wavy handle created?

Cylinder jar with single wavy handle dates to ca. 3100–2650 B.C..

What material is Cylinder jar with single wavy handle made from?

Cylinder jar with single wavy handle is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Where does Cylinder jar with single wavy handle originate?

Cylinder jar with single wavy handle originates from Egypt.

Is Cylinder jar with single wavy handle in the public domain?

Cylinder jar with single wavy handle 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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