Double handled jug from the Levant
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Double handled jug from the Levant is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3500–3300 B.C. using pottery measuring H: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery
DimensionsH: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Dateca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Double handled jug from the Levant?

Double handled jug from the Levant is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Double handled jug from the Levant created?

Double handled jug from the Levant dates to ca. 3500–3300 B.C..

What material is Double handled jug from the Levant made from?

Double handled jug from the Levant is crafted from pottery.

Where does Double handled jug from the Levant originate?

Double handled jug from the Levant originates from Egypt.

Is Double handled jug from the Levant in the public domain?

Double handled jug from the Levant 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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