White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3650–3500 B.C.

White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–3500 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.); diam: 12.7 cm (5 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.); diam: 12.7 cm (5 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1912
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 bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo?

White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo created?

White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo dates to ca. 3650–3500 B.C..

What material is White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo made from?

White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo originate?

White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo originates from Egypt.

Is White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo in the public domain?

White cross-lined ware bowl illustrating a man harpooning a hippo 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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