Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1184–1070 B.C.

Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 20) created in ca. 1184–1070 B.C. using faience measuring H. 9.5 × W. 4.2 × D. 4.2 cm (3 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 1 5/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsH. 9.5 × W. 4.2 × D. 4.2 cm (3 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 1 5/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Mr. and Mrs. Dulaney Logan Gift, 1969
Dateca. 1184–1070 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, late period, during the Dynasty 20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1184 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head?

Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head created?

Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head dates to ca. 1184–1070 B.C..

What material is Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head made from?

Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head is crafted from faience.

Where does Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head originate?

Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head originates from Egypt.

Is Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head in the public domain?

Figure vase in the form of Taweret with a human head 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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