Glass Jar
Unknown Artist
ca. 1353–1323 B.C.
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
H. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in)
Classification
jar
Period
New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Accession Number
26.7.1181
Art Historical Context
This delicate glass jar, dating to Amarna Period of Egypt's New Kingdom (ca 1353–1323 B.C.), hails from Dynasty 18—a revolutionary era under Pharaoh Akhenaten. The Amarna Period is famed for its bold artistic experimentation, including elongated figures and a focus on the Aten sun disk, though everyday luxury objects like this jar reflect the era's refined craftsmanship. Standing just 5.5 cm tall, it likely served as a container for precious oils, perfumes, or cosmetics, underscoring the elite status of its owner in a society where such items were rare treasures. Crafted using the innovative ...