Ancient Egyptian palette

Circular slate cosmetic palette with four fish tail shaped protrusions positioned evenly around the circumference. The palette has a very shallow bowl and a slightly rounded underside with a flat, circular base. Roughly incised lines decorate the outer edge of the underside. Has broken in half and been repaired.

Ancient Egyptian palette

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.162
  • Material: slate
  • Object name: palette
  • Dimensions: Length: 162mm , Width: 162mm , Depth: 18mm