Jar
Jar

Currently not on view

Jar,

3100–3000 BCE

Egyptian
Late Predynastic Period , Early Dynasty, ca. 5400–3100 BCE
y1930-486

Information

Title
Jar
Dates

3100–3000 BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 27.0 cm, diam. 11.4 cm (10 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of William C. Hayes, Class of 1924
Object Number
y1930-486
Place Made

Africa, Egypt, Naga el-Gherira

Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Predynastic, Early Dynastic (Egyptian)
Type
jars, ceramics
Materials
paint, ceramic
Subject
geometric patterns

Given to the Museum by William C. Hayes

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