Egyptian Artca. 3200–3100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Fragment of a ceremonial palette illustrating a man and a type of staff |
| Medium | Greywacke |
| Dimensions | H: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.); w: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3200–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Anonymous Gift, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Late Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3200 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547391