Hair pin
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Hair pin is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3500–3300 B.C. using bone (?) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBone (?)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1935
Dateca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Hair pin?

Hair pin is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Hair pin created?

Hair pin dates to ca. 3500–3300 B.C..

What material is Hair pin made from?

Hair pin is crafted from bone (?).

Where does Hair pin originate?

Hair pin originates from Egypt.

Is Hair pin in the public domain?

Hair pin 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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