Palette with two birds attached at their tails
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3650–3500 B.C.

Palette with two birds attached at their tails is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–3500 B.C. using greywacke measuring H: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); W: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGreywacke
DimensionsH: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); W: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1910
Dateca. 3650–3500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Palette with two birds attached at their tails?

Palette with two birds attached at their tails is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Palette with two birds attached at their tails created?

Palette with two birds attached at their tails dates to ca. 3650–3500 B.C..

What material is Palette with two birds attached at their tails made from?

Palette with two birds attached at their tails is crafted from greywacke.

Where does Palette with two birds attached at their tails originate?

Palette with two birds attached at their tails originates from Egypt.

Is Palette with two birds attached at their tails in the public domain?

Palette with two birds attached at their tails is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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