Jug
Description
Serpentinite
AI image analysis claude-haiku-4-5
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A spherical jug with a flared rim and single handle, crafted from dark stone with visible weathering and patina characteristic of ancient ceramics and stonework.
This is a utilitarian jug featuring a rounded, globular body that tapers smoothly toward the base. The vessel has a distinctive flared rim with thickened edges, a characteristic feature of New Kingdom pottery and stonework. A single curved handle extends from the upper shoulder, providing functional grip for pouring and handling. The entire surface shows significant patina and wear consistent with age, with darker areas suggesting mineral staining and surface oxidation. The construction appears carefully executed with balanced proportions between the body and spout. No decorative elements, relief work, or inscriptions are visible on the surface, suggesting this was a practical storage or serving vessel rather than a ceremonial object.
Connections
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116252023 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 38.2.17 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544021 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
About this record's data
- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
- Approximate location — most map points are plotted at the site centroid, not the exact findspot.
- Inferred links — cross-references marked with a match method other than explicit-source-field were matched by us, not stated by the source.