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

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

Artwork Details

TitleJar
MediumPottery, paint
Dimensionsh. 18 cm (7 1/16 in); diam. 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 3850–2960 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1910
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodPredynastic Period
Date Range3850 BC – 2960 BC

Provenance

CountryEgypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 558370