Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k)
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1991–1450 B.C.

Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 13–18) created in ca. 1991–1450 B.C. using pottery, coarse light ware measuring H. 10.4 cm × Diam. 9.7 cm (4 1/8 × 3 13/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, coarse light ware
DimensionsH. 10.4 cm × Diam. 9.7 cm (4 1/8 × 3 13/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1912
Dateca. 1991–1450 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 13–18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1991 BC – 1450 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k)?

Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) created?

Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) dates to ca. 1991–1450 B.C..

What material is Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) made from?

Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) is crafted from pottery, coarse light ware.

Where does Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) originate?

Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) originates from Egypt.

Is Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) in the public domain?

Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k) 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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