Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3650–3300 B.C.

Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–3300 B.C. using greywacke measuring H. 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in); l. 16.4 (6 7/16 in); th. 1.1 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGreywacke
DimensionsH. 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in); l. 16.4 (6 7/16 in); th. 1.1 cm (7/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1935
Dateca. 3650–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment?

Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment created?

Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment dates to ca. 3650–3300 B.C..

What material is Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment made from?

Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment is crafted from greywacke.

Where does Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment originate?

Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment originates from Egypt.

Is Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment in the public domain?

Fish-shaped palette with the remains of green pigment 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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