This detailed 3D model replicates the Narmer Palette, an iconic ancient Egyptian ceremonial palette dating from circa 3200–3000 BCE, during the late predynastic period. The palette features intricate iconographic motifs shared with Mesopotamian art of the same era, such as the Gebel el-Arak Knife. Notably, it includes two serpopards—mythical creatures with feline bodies and serpentine necks—whose intertwined necks encircle the central cosmetic-grinding depression.

In the design, the serpopards are depicted restrained by attendants with collars and leads, symbolizing hierarchical importance, as they appear larger than the human figures managing them. These intertwined creatures form a protective circle around the palette’s functional center, marking the place where cosmetics would be prepared for divine statues, reflecting religious and ritual use.

The motifs on the Narmer Palette connect Egyptian and Mesopotamian iconographies, reinforcing cross-cultural artistic exchanges during this formative period of ancient civilizations.

Technical features:

High-resolution, watertight 3D model based on detailed scans

Optimized for 3D printing and digital visualization

Multiple file formats included: STL, OBJ, ZTL, FBX

Suitable for virtual examination, museum exhibits, and personal collection

Applications:

Educational and archaeological research tools

Museum replicas and cultural heritage presentations

3D printing for collectors and history enthusiasts

Digital preservation and artistic study of early Egyptian-Mesopotamian motifs

This 3D model offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Egypt’s earliest and most significant ceremonial objects, bridging ancient artistic traditions with modern reproduction technologies.

Related artifacts Sepopard cylinder seal and stamp, Gebel el Arak available. https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/jewelry/pendants/serpopard-cylinder-seal