Egyptian Artca. 3300–2900 B.C.Bird shaped flint is a egyptian art from Egypt|Egypt (Naqada III–Dynasty 1) created in ca. 3300–2900 B.C. using flint measuring H. 4.4 x W. 3.9 x Th. 0.9 cm (1 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Flint |
| Dimensions | H. 4.4 x W. 3.9 x Th. 0.9 cm (1 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1926 |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Predynastic–Early Dynastic period, during the Naqada III–Dynasty 1 dynasty. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt|Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bird shaped flint?
Bird shaped flint is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bird shaped flint created?
Bird shaped flint dates to ca. 3300–2900 B.C..
What material is Bird shaped flint made from?
Bird shaped flint is crafted from flint.
Where does Bird shaped flint originate?
Bird shaped flint originates from Egypt|Egypt.
Is Bird shaped flint in the public domain?
Bird shaped flint is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026