Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Jug with two handles is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 B.C. using crystalline travertine (egyptian alabaster) measuring preserved h. 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in); diam. 14 cm (5 1/2 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCrystalline travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensionspreserved h. 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in); diam. 14 cm (5 1/2 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1919
Dateca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC – 1425 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Jug with two handles?

Jug with two handles is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Jug with two handles created?

Jug with two handles dates to ca. 1479–1425 B.C..

What material is Jug with two handles made from?

Jug with two handles is crafted from crystalline travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Where does Jug with two handles originate?

Jug with two handles originates from Egypt.

Is Jug with two handles in the public domain?

Jug with two handles is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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