Egyptian Artca. 3650–3500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Palette with antelope heads and a turtle |
| Medium | Greywacke |
| Dimensions | H: 14 cm (5 11/16); W: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3650–3500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Lily S. Place, 1921 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547358