Mud jar sealing
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3200–2650 B.C.

Mud jar sealing is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3200–2650 B.C. using clay, mud — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay, mud
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of The Egyptian Research Account and British School of Archaeology in Egypt, 1912
Dateca. 3200–2650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Late Naqada III–Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3200 BC – 2650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mud jar sealing?

Mud jar sealing is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mud jar sealing created?

Mud jar sealing dates to ca. 3200–2650 B.C..

What material is Mud jar sealing made from?

Mud jar sealing is crafted from clay, mud.

Where does Mud jar sealing originate?

Mud jar sealing originates from Egypt.

Is Mud jar sealing in the public domain?

Mud jar sealing 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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