Egyptian Artca. 1479–1425 B.C.Ointment storage jar is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster) measuring h. 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.); diam. 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Travertine (Egyptian Alabaster) |
| Dimensions | h. 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.); diam. 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Originally Fletcher Fund 1919-20, deaccessioned 1956; Rogers Fund, 1987 |
| Date | ca. 1479–1425 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ointment storage jar?
Ointment storage jar is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ointment storage jar created?
Ointment storage jar dates to ca. 1479–1425 B.C..
What material is Ointment storage jar made from?
Ointment storage jar is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster).
Where does Ointment storage jar originate?
Ointment storage jar originates from Egypt.
Is Ointment storage jar in the public domain?
Ointment storage jar is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.