Egyptian Artca. 3300–3100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Fish-shaped palette |
| Medium | Greywacke |
| Dimensions | H: 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.); W: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3300–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547361