Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3100 B.C.

Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3100 B.C. using clay (mud) measuring W: 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay (mud)
DimensionsW: 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of The Egyptian Research Account and British School of Archaeology in Egypt, 1912
Dateca. 3100 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Late Naqada III period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs?

Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs created?

Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs dates to ca. 3100 B.C..

What material is Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs made from?

Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs is crafted from clay (mud).

Where does Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs originate?

Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs originates from Egypt.

Is Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs in the public domain?

Mud jar sealing impressed with a row of spiral signs 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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