Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2051–2000 B.C.

Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 11) created in ca. 2051–2000 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster), linen measuring H. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster), linen
DimensionsH. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1927
Dateca. 2051–2000 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Middle Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 11 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2051 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top?

Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top created?

Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top dates to ca. 2051–2000 B.C..

What material is Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top made from?

Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster), linen.

Where does Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top originate?

Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top originates from Egypt.

Is Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top in the public domain?

Oval vase with fragment of linen tied on top 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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