Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Pottery jar label for wine is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19–20) created in ca. 1295–1070 B.C. using limestone, ink, paint measuring l. 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in); w. 8 cm (3 1/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone, ink, paint
Dimensionsl. 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in); w. 8 cm (3 1/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1909
Dateca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19–20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1295 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Pottery jar label for wine?

Pottery jar label for wine is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Pottery jar label for wine created?

Pottery jar label for wine dates to ca. 1295–1070 B.C..

What material is Pottery jar label for wine made from?

Pottery jar label for wine is crafted from limestone, ink, paint.

Where does Pottery jar label for wine originate?

Pottery jar label for wine originates from Egypt.

Is Pottery jar label for wine in the public domain?

Pottery jar label for wine 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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