Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3900–3300 B.C.

Tall footed jar with lug handles is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3900–3300 B.C. using basalt measuring H: 41 cm (16 1/8 in.); weight: 6.5 kg (14.4 lbs.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBasalt
DimensionsH: 41 cm (16 1/8 in.); weight: 6.5 kg (14.4 lbs.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1938
Dateca. 3900–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3900 BC – 3300 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Tall footed jar with lug handles?

Tall footed jar with lug handles is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Tall footed jar with lug handles created?

Tall footed jar with lug handles dates to ca. 3900–3300 B.C..

What material is Tall footed jar with lug handles made from?

Tall footed jar with lug handles is crafted from basalt.

Where does Tall footed jar with lug handles originate?

Tall footed jar with lug handles originates from Egypt.

Is Tall footed jar with lug handles in the public domain?

Tall footed jar with lug handles 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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