Egyptian Artca. 3500–3300 B.C.Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3500–3300 B.C. using greywacke, shell (?) measuring H: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); W: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Greywacke, shell (?) |
| Dimensions | H: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); W: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1935 |
| Date | ca. 3500–3300 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes?
Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes created?
Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes dates to ca. 3500–3300 B.C..
What material is Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes made from?
Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes is crafted from greywacke, shell (?).
Where does Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes originate?
Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes originates from Egypt.
Is Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes in the public domain?
Palette with double bird heads with inlaid eyes is in the public domain and can be freely used.