Egyptian Artca. 3200–3100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylindrical Jar |
| Medium | Pottery |
| Dimensions | H. 22.9 cm (9 in); diam. 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3200–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Egyptian Research Account and British School of Archaeology in Egypt, 1912 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Late Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3200 BC – 3100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Fayum Entrance Area |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 548464