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Paletto of Narmer Dynasty I, 3000 BCE, Cairo, mudstone When was it made? The Palette of Narmer was created in early c. 3200-3000 BCE. Where was it made? The Palette of Narmer was found in Egypt which is also a very great possibility of it being made there as well. This artwork is old, so there isn’t an exact place. What is the material? The Palette of Narmer is made from a piece of siltstone, which is a harden sedimentary rock. Who made it? The Palette of Narmer was made by a person who was affected or involved in the First Dynastic Period of Egypt. Why was it made? The Palette or Narmer was made to tell the story of King Narmer’s victory in battle. This palette was not used for practical purposes like the other palettes. This one was carved on sides which means it was created for ceremonial purposes. What theme categorizes this artwork? This artwork was carved and done to tell a story that contains an event about a King who won victory in his battle. This artwork belongs in the sculpture category theme because of its meaning that was explained by being carved in a rock....