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

Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–3300 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1921
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 with cross-hatched design?

Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design created?

Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design dates to ca. 3650–3300 B.C..

What material is Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design made from?

Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design originate?

Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design originates from Egypt.

Is Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design in the public domain?

Decorated ware jar with cross-hatched design 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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