White cross-lined ware beaker with hippos
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3650–3500 B.C.

White cross-lined ware beaker with hippos is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–3500 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); diam: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); diam: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 3650–3500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses White cross-lined ware beaker with hippos?

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

When was White cross-lined ware beaker with hippos created?

White cross-lined ware beaker with hippos dates to ca. 3650–3500 B.C..

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

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

Where does White cross-lined ware beaker with hippos originate?

White cross-lined ware beaker with hippos originates from Egypt.

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

White cross-lined ware beaker with hippos 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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