Decorated ware jar depicting two boats
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Decorated ware jar depicting two boats is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3850–2960 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H. 0.11m — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH. 0.11m
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1899
Dateca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3850 BC – 2960 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Decorated ware jar depicting two boats?

Decorated ware jar depicting two boats is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Decorated ware jar depicting two boats created?

Decorated ware jar depicting two boats dates to ca. 3850–2960 B.C..

What material is Decorated ware jar depicting two boats made from?

Decorated ware jar depicting two boats is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does Decorated ware jar depicting two boats originate?

Decorated ware jar depicting two boats originates from Egypt.

Is Decorated ware jar depicting two boats in the public domain?

Decorated ware jar depicting two boats is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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