Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2650 B.C.

Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 1) created in ca. 2650 B.C. using wood, ink measuring H: 3.7cm (1 7/16 in.); W: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); th: 0.7 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood, ink
DimensionsH: 3.7cm (1 7/16 in.); W: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); th: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1901
Dateca. 2650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Dynastic Period period, during the Dynasty 1 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows?

Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows created?

Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows dates to ca. 2650 B.C..

What material is Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows made from?

Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows is crafted from wood, ink.

Where does Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows originate?

Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows originates from Egypt.

Is Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows in the public domain?

Ivory label incised with an early hieroglyph that may be the image of a bundle of arrows 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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