Egypt · Predynastic, Badarian · ca. 4400–3800 B.C.

Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 4400–3800 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleNeedle
MediumBone
DimensionsL. 8 cm (3 1/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 4400–3800 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1932
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodPredynastic, Badarian
Date Range4400 BC – 3800 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Upper Egypt
CountryEgypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 557590