Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1800–1550 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleOintment jar in the shape of a baboon
MediumAnhydrite
DimensionsH. 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.); W. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); D. 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 1800–1550 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1910
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

DynastyDynasty 13–17
PeriodMiddle Kingdom
Date Range1800 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Upper Egypt
CountryEgypt

From the Dynasty 13–17 era