Egypt · Predynastic Period · ca. 3850–2960 B.C.
Egyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Jar |
| Medium | Pottery |
| Dimensions | H: 27.3 x Diam: 12 cm (10 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3850–2960 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic Period |
| Date Range | 3850 BC – 2960 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547503