Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3700–3500 B.C.

White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3700–3500 B.C. using pottery, paint measuring H: 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); diam: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, paint
DimensionsH: 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); diam: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1910
Dateca. 3700–3500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Late Naqada I–Early Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3700 BC – 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons?

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

When was White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons created?

White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons dates to ca. 3700–3500 B.C..

What material is White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons made from?

White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons is crafted from pottery, paint.

Where does White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons originate?

White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons originates from Egypt.

Is White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons in the public domain?

White cross-lined ware bowl with decorated chevrons 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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