Egyptian Artca. 3500–3300 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Decorated ware box illustrating rows of flamingos |
| Medium | Pottery, paint |
| Dimensions | H. 7.2 × W. 15.5 × D. 12.2 cm (2 13/16 × 6 1/8 × 4 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3500–3300 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3500 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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PW
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DW
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DB
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547265