Egyptian Artca. 3650–3500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Palette with two birds attached at their tails |
| Medium | Greywacke |
| Dimensions | H: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); W: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3650–3500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1910 |
| 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 547368