Double bird palette
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Double bird palette is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3500–3300 B.C. using greywacke measuring H: 21 cm (8 1/4 in); W: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGreywacke
DimensionsH: 21 cm (8 1/4 in); W: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of George D. Pratt, 1922
Dateca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

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

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Double bird palette?

Double bird palette is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Double bird palette created?

Double bird palette dates to ca. 3500–3300 B.C..

What material is Double bird palette made from?

Double bird palette is crafted from greywacke.

Where does Double bird palette originate?

Double bird palette originates from Egypt.

Is Double bird palette in the public domain?

Double bird palette 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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