Large Palette in Shape of Bird

ca. 3500–3300 B.C.E.

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Caption

Large Palette in Shape of Bird, ca. 3500–3300 B.C.E.. Graywacke (sandstone), 10 11/16 x 8 3/8 x 7/8 in. (27.2 x 21.3 x 2.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 09.889.172. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Large Palette in Shape of Bird

Date

ca. 3500–3300 B.C.E.

Period

Predynastic Period, late Naqada II Period

Medium

Graywacke (sandstone)

Classification

Cosmetic

Dimensions

10 11/16 x 8 3/8 x 7/8 in. (27.2 x 21.3 x 2.3 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

09.889.172

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