Jar

Art Historical Context

This elegant red pottery jar hails from Egypt's New Kingdom, specifically the Ramesside period of Dynasties 19–20 (ca. 1295–1070 B.C.), a golden age of imperial power under pharaohs like Ramesses II. Standing nearly 47 cm tall and almost 43 cm wide, its substantial size suggests it served practical purposes in daily life or temple rituals, likely storing grain, oil, or wine in households, palaces, or sacred spaces. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1915, it now graces the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a tangible link to ancient Nile Valley society. Craf...