Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art664–525 B.C.

Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 26) created in 664–525 B.C. using faience measuring H. 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); W. 10.2 cm (4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsH. 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); W. 10.2 cm (4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers and Ludlow Bull Funds, 1985
Date664–525 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period period, during the Dynasty 26 dynasty. The estimated date range is 664 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite?

Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite created?

Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite dates to 664–525 B.C..

What material is Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite made from?

Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite is crafted from faience.

Where does Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite originate?

Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite originates from Egypt.

Is Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite in the public domain?

Lentoid Bottle ("New Year's Bottle"): Hathor sistrum on one side, cow in marshes on the opposite 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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