Rough ware storage jar
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Rough ware storage jar is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3500–3300 B.C. using pottery measuring H: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery
DimensionsH: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Dateca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Rough ware storage jar?

Rough ware storage jar is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Rough ware storage jar created?

Rough ware storage jar dates to ca. 3500–3300 B.C..

What material is Rough ware storage jar made from?

Rough ware storage jar is crafted from pottery.

Where does Rough ware storage jar originate?

Rough ware storage jar originates from Egypt.

Is Rough ware storage jar in the public domain?

Rough ware storage jar 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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