Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3650–3300 B.C.

Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–3300 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.); diam: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.); diam: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
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 Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos?

Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos created?

Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos dates to ca. 3650–3300 B.C..

What material is Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos made from?

Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos originate?

Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos originates from Egypt.

Is Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of flamingos in the public domain?

Decoratred ware jar depicting rows of 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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