Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?)

Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?) using pottery, paint measuring h. 30 cm (11 13/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
Dimensionsh. 30 cm (11 13/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Dateca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?)

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 4500 BC – 4000 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design?

Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design created?

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

What material is Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design made from?

Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design originate?

Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design originates from Egypt.

Is Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design in the public domain?

Wavy-handled jar with cross-hatched design is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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