Spoon with a falcon on the handle
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3300–3100 B.C.

Spoon with a falcon on the handle is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3300–3100 B.C. using ivory measuring L. 30.3 × H. 2 × W. 4.3 cm (11 15/16 × 13/16 × 1 11/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
DimensionsL. 30.3 × H. 2 × W. 4.3 cm (11 15/16 × 13/16 × 1 11/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1909
Dateca. 3300–3100 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada III period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Spoon with a falcon on the handle?

Spoon with a falcon on the handle is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Spoon with a falcon on the handle created?

Spoon with a falcon on the handle dates to ca. 3300–3100 B.C..

What material is Spoon with a falcon on the handle made from?

Spoon with a falcon on the handle is crafted from ivory.

Where does Spoon with a falcon on the handle originate?

Spoon with a falcon on the handle originates from Egypt.

Is Spoon with a falcon on the handle in the public domain?

Spoon with a falcon on the handle 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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