Egyptian Artca. 3650–3300 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Palette shaped like a fish |
| Medium | Greywacke |
| Dimensions | L: 18.2 x W: 9.1 x Th. 0.6 cm (7 3/16 x 3 9/16 x 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3650–3300 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1907 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3650 BC – 3300 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 571002