Egyptian Artca. 3650–3300 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Female figurine on a reed |
| Medium | Wood, sandy mud/clay (?), organic material, paint, linen, reed |
| Dimensions | H. 18.7 x W. 2.9 x D. 2.4 cm (7 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3650–3300 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547209