Jar, Gooleh ware
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Jar, Gooleh ware is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3850–2960 B.C. using pottery — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Dateca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3850 BC – 2960 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Jar, Gooleh ware?

Jar, Gooleh ware is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Jar, Gooleh ware created?

Jar, Gooleh ware dates to ca. 3850–2960 B.C..

What material is Jar, Gooleh ware made from?

Jar, Gooleh ware is crafted from pottery.

Where does Jar, Gooleh ware originate?

Jar, Gooleh ware originates from Egypt.

Is Jar, Gooleh ware in the public domain?

Jar, Gooleh ware 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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