jueves, 14 de mayo de 2015

Rectangular Palette

Rectangular Palette

Men and women used palettes such as this one to grind small lumps of green or black pigment for eyepaint. This example, worn hollow in the center from extensive use, was discovered in the owner's grave.
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Medium: Graywacke
Place Made: Ma'mariya, Egypt
Dates: ca. 2850-2675 B.C.E.
Dynasty: late I Dynasty-early II Dynasty
Period: early Dynastic Period
Dimensions: 4 x 2 15/16 in. (10.1 x 7.5 cm)
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