Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other

Jug

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Description

Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

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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 simple travertine jug with a bulbous body, elongated cylindrical neck, and curved handle characteristic of New Kingdom Egyptian vessels.

This New Kingdom jug is crafted from travertine (Egyptian alabaster), displaying the refined, minimalist aesthetic typical of its period. The vessel features a rounded, bulbous body that tapers into a tall, narrow cylindrical neck with a flared rim at the top. A single curved handle extends from the upper body to the neck, providing functional form. The material exhibits a translucent quality with subtle veining characteristic of travertine, and the surface shows minimal visible decoration or incised detail. The piece demonstrates excellent carving technique with smooth, well-proportioned proportions. No visible hieroglyphic inscriptions, royal cartouches, or deity representations are apparent on the surface shown in this photograph.

daily life New Kingdom excellent
Materials travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116252019 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 44.4.77 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 544023 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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