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 LineRogers Fund, 1936
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodPredynastic Period
Date Range3850 BC – 2960 BC

Provenance

RegionSouthern Upper Egypt
CountryEgypt

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PR
ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?)Polished red ware jar with lugs
DW
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Decorated ware jar depicting spirals
DW
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Decorated ware jar depicting water and flamingos
OM
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Open mouth jar
LW
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Late ware jar
T
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Tool
WJ
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Wavy-handled jar
RW
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Rough ware bowl
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 573276