Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3650–3300 B.C.

Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–3300 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); diam: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); diam: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1899
Dateca. 3650–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree?

Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree created?

Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree dates to ca. 3650–3300 B.C..

What material is Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree made from?

Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree originate?

Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree originates from Egypt.

Is Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree in the public domain?

Decorated ware jar depicting plant or tree 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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