Kerma ware bowl
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1635–1458 B.C.

Kerma ware bowl is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 17–18) created in ca. 1635–1458 B.C. using pottery measuring Diam. 13 cm × H. 8 cm (5 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery
DimensionsDiam. 13 cm × H. 8 cm (5 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1916
Dateca. 1635–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 17–18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1635 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Kerma ware bowl?

Kerma ware bowl is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Kerma ware bowl created?

Kerma ware bowl dates to ca. 1635–1458 B.C..

What material is Kerma ware bowl made from?

Kerma ware bowl is crafted from pottery.

Where does Kerma ware bowl originate?

Kerma ware bowl originates from Egypt.

Is Kerma ware bowl in the public domain?

Kerma ware bowl 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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