Egyptian Artca. 2649–2630 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Squat jar with two lugs |
| Medium | Probably pegmatitic quartz diorite |
| Dimensions | H. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in); diam. 15 cm (5 7/8 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2649–2630 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Foulds, 1924 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | early Dynasty 3 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2649 BC – 2630 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 543939