Vase fragment ?
Unknown Artist
ca. 1981–1640 B.C.
Medium
Faience, green glaze
Dimensions
H. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.); W. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Classification
Vase fragment (?), fluted
Period
Middle Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Museum Accession
Accession Number
X.632.1
Art Historical Context
This delicate vase fragment, dating to Egypt's Middle Kingdom (ca 1981–1640 B.C.) during Dynasties 12–13, offers a glimpse into the refined artistry of ancient Egyptian craftsmen. Measuring just 6.4 cm high and 3.8 cm wide, this small piece from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Egyptian Art collection likely once formed part of a graceful vessel, evoking the everyday elegance of elite households or temple offerings. Crafted from faience—a composite material of crushed quartz or sand coated in a vibrant green glaze—the exemplifies a prized Egyptian technique. Faience mimicked the luster of rar...