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

Palette, rectangular is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 4400–3800 B.C. using greywacke measuring H. 11.2 × W. 5.2 × Th. 0.7 cm (4 7/16 × 2 1/16 × 1/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGreywacke
DimensionsH. 11.2 × W. 5.2 × Th. 0.7 cm (4 7/16 × 2 1/16 × 1/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1932
Dateca. 4400–3800 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Badarian period. The estimated date range is 4400 BC – 3800 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Palette, rectangular?

Palette, rectangular is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Palette, rectangular created?

Palette, rectangular dates to ca. 4400–3800 B.C..

What material is Palette, rectangular made from?

Palette, rectangular is crafted from greywacke.

Where does Palette, rectangular originate?

Palette, rectangular originates from Egypt.

Is Palette, rectangular in the public domain?

Palette, rectangular is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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