Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3850–2960 B.C. using pottery, paint — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
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 water and flamingos?

Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos created?

Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos dates to ca. 3850–2960 B.C..

What material is Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos made from?

Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos originate?

Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos originates from Egypt.

Is Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos in the public domain?

Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos 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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