Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Badari dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Rectangular palette for eye paint, well worn depression on top, with sloping sides narrowing to small rectangular base.

Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Badari dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.45.1
  • Material: quartzite
  • Culture: Dynasty 11
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2055 - 1985 BC
  • Object name: cosmetic palette
  • Dimensions: Length: 81mm , Width: 54mm , Depth: 20mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p.43 pl.XL 15 II pl.LXIX reg
  • Site: Badari
  • Latitude: 26.9925
  • Longitude: 31.4156