Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3900–3500 B.C.

Bone comb with double bird design is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3900–3500 B.C. using bone measuring h. 14 x w. 1.6 x th. 0.3 cm (5 1/2 x 5/8 x 1/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBone
Dimensionsh. 14 x w. 1.6 x th. 0.3 cm (5 1/2 x 5/8 x 1/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1923
Dateca. 3900–3500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3900 BC – 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bone comb with double bird design?

Bone comb with double bird design is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bone comb with double bird design created?

Bone comb with double bird design dates to ca. 3900–3500 B.C..

What material is Bone comb with double bird design made from?

Bone comb with double bird design is crafted from bone.

Where does Bone comb with double bird design originate?

Bone comb with double bird design originates from Egypt.

Is Bone comb with double bird design in the public domain?

Bone comb with double bird design is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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