Egyptian Artca. 3100–2649 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Wavy-handled jar with cross-lined decoration |
| Medium | Pottery, paint |
| Dimensions | H. 25 cm (9 13/16 in.); Diam. 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3100–2649 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Egyptian Research Account and British School of Archaeology in Egypt, 1912 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Dynastic Period |
| Date Range | 3100 BC – 2649 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Fayum Entrance Area |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 552179