Egyptian Artca. 3300–3100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Rectangular palette |
| Medium | Greywacke |
| Dimensions | 1 15/16 x 6 1/8 x 4 in. (5 x 15.5 x 10.2 cm) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3300–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3300 BC – 3100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547502