Vessel fragment
Unknown Artist
ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
Medium
Pottery, paint
Dimensions
h. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in); w. 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in); th. 1 cm (3/8 in)
Classification
Vessel fragment
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of James H. Schwartz, 2006
Accession Number
2006.82.6
Art Historical Context
This delicate fragment from a pottery vessel hails from Egypt's New Kingdom, specifically 18 (ca. 1390–1352 B.C.), a era when the pharaohs like Amenhotep III ruled from grand temples and expanded the empire. Though only a small shard survives—measuring just 3.3 cm high and 4.3 cm wide—it offers a glimpse into the sophisticated craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian artisans, who produced vessels for daily use, rituals, or elite households. Crafted from pottery and adorned with paint, this piece exemplifies the era's innovative techniques. Potters fired clay bodies to create durable forms, then app...