Egyptian Artca. 3500–3300 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Double bird palette |
| Medium | Greywacke |
| Dimensions | H: 21 cm (8 1/4 in); W: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3500–3300 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of George D. Pratt, 1922 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3500 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547359