Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3850–2960 B.C. using limestone — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1910
Dateca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3850 BC – 2960 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim?

Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim created?

Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim dates to ca. 3850–2960 B.C..

What material is Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim made from?

Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim is crafted from limestone.

Where does Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim originate?

Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim originates from Egypt.

Is Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim in the public domain?

Shouldered jar with two lugs, but missing its rim 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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