Egypt · Predynastic Period · ca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleJar
MediumPottery
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 3850–2960 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodPredynastic Period
Date Range3850 BC – 2960 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Upper Egypt
CountryEgypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547505