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Side A of Gerzean palette from temple of Horus, Hierakonpolis, which shows King Narmer conquering Lower Egyptians.
Drawing of same side of palette.
Detail of Side A showing Narmer in white crown of Upper Egypt clubbing enemy of Lower Egypt, and falcon-god Horus delivering land of papyrus into captivity.
Side B of palette, with pigment-pounding depression in center.
Top zone of Side B showing hieroglyph for Narmer's name between horned heads of cow goddess Hathor (same subject is in top zone of Side A). In second zone, Narmer and standard-bearers inspecting beheaded enemies.
Detail of second zone of Side B showing Narmer in red crown of Lower Egypt with his sandal-bearer and foot-washer (on the left) and his scribe (on the right).
Third zone of Side B showing two serpo-pards symbolizing union of Upper and Lower Egypt -- their necks surround sunken pigment-pounding area.
Bottom zone of Side B showing Narmer as bull trampling on inhabitant and breaking down walls of enemy city.