Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2960–2649 B.C.

Shouldered jar with short straight neck is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 2960–2649 B.C. using black and white mottled stone measuring Ht. 11 x Diam. 15 cm (4 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBlack and white mottled stone
DimensionsHt. 11 x Diam. 15 cm (4 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Foulds, 1924
Dateca. 2960–2649 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 2960 BC – 2649 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Shouldered jar with short straight neck?

Shouldered jar with short straight neck is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Shouldered jar with short straight neck created?

Shouldered jar with short straight neck dates to ca. 2960–2649 B.C..

What material is Shouldered jar with short straight neck made from?

Shouldered jar with short straight neck is crafted from black and white mottled stone.

Where does Shouldered jar with short straight neck originate?

Shouldered jar with short straight neck originates from Egypt.

Is Shouldered jar with short straight neck in the public domain?

Shouldered jar with short straight neck 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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