Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3900–3650 B.C.

White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3900–3650 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1907
Dateca. 3900–3650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada I period. The estimated date range is 3900 BC – 3650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags?

White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags created?

White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags dates to ca. 3900–3650 B.C..

What material is White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags made from?

White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags originate?

White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags originates from Egypt.

Is White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags in the public domain?

White cross-lined ware beaker decorated with zigzags 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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