Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3650–2650 B.C.

Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–2650 B.C. using ivory, paint measuring L: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); diam. of bowl: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory, paint
DimensionsL: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); diam. of bowl: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1923
Dateca. 3650–2650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II–Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3650 BC – 2650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes?

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

When was Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes created?

Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes dates to ca. 3650–2650 B.C..

What material is Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes made from?

Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes is crafted from ivory, paint.

Where does Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes originate?

Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes originates from Egypt.

Is Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes in the public domain?

Spoon with a handle decorated with stripes is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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