Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3300–3100 B.C.

Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3300–3100 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Dateca. 3300–3100 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada III period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration?

Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration created?

Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration dates to ca. 3300–3100 B.C..

What material is Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration made from?

Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration originate?

Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration originates from Egypt.

Is Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration in the public domain?

Late ware jar with wavy painted decoration 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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