Egyptian Artca. 3900–3500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Boat-shaped palette |
| Medium | Greywacke |
| Dimensions | L. 25.3 x H. 11.4 x Th. 1.4 cm (9 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3900–3500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1907 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3900 BC – 3500 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547364