Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3100–2650 B.C.

Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3100–2650 B.C. using greywacke measuring Diam. 39 cm (15 3/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGreywacke
DimensionsDiam. 39 cm (15 3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Dr. and Mrs. Edmundo Lassalle Gift, 1968
Dateca. 3100–2650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada III–Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event?

Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event created?

Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event dates to ca. 3100–2650 B.C..

What material is Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event made from?

Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event is crafted from greywacke.

Where does Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event originate?

Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event originates from Egypt.

Is Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event in the public domain?

Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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