“Drinking Cup” (1980–1801 BCE) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Drinking Cup

Drinking Cup

TitleDrinking Cup
Date1980–1801 BCE 19th century BCE
MediumNile silt ware
ClassificationVessels
OriginEgypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12 Egypt
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineDrinking Cup, 1980–1801 BCE. Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12. Nile silt ware; diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); overall: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt, 1915.43
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Drinking Cup” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1980–1801 BCE. It is executed in nile silt ware and classified as vessels. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-05