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Egypt · Predynastic Period · ca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Egyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Artwork Details

Title	Vase
Medium	Pottery
Dimensions	Height: 18 x Diam: 7.3 cm (7 1/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Department	Egyptian Art
Date	ca. 3850–2960 B.C.
Credit Line	Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Period	Predynastic Period
Date Range	3850 BC – 2960 BC

Provenance

Region	Northern Upper Egypt
Country	Egypt

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ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Decorated ware jar illustrating plants

ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Rough ware jar

ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Black-topped red ware jar

ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Shell pendant or bead

ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Open mouth jar

ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?)Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551024