Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3450–3300 B.C.

Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3450–3300 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring h. 25.5 x w. 25.5 cm (10 1/16 x 10 1/16 in.) diam (of rim)… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
Dimensionsh. 25.5 x w. 25.5 cm (10 1/16 x 10 1/16 in.) diam (of rim): 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.) diam (of opening): 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1915
Dateca. 3450–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3450 BC – 3300 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs?

Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs created?

Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs dates to ca. 3450–3300 B.C..

What material is Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs made from?

Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs originate?

Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs originates from Egypt.

Is Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs in the public domain?

Decorated ware jar with boats and human figures and falcon-styled lugs 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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