Egyptian Artca. 3900–3300 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Tall jar with lug handles |
| Medium | Basalt |
| Dimensions | H: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.); weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3900–3300 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1938 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3900 BC – 3300 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547455