Egyptian Artca. 3650–3100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Piriform macehead with male faces |
| Medium | Limestone (pink), organic material |
| Dimensions | H. 4.2 x W. 5.6 cm (1 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3650–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II–Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547211