Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Naqada dated 3500 - 3200 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Naqada dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Fish cosmetic palette with suspenion hole on back near edge and hole pierced for eye, tail shape carved but otherwise plain.

Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Naqada dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1896.44.13
Material: greywacke
Culture: Gerzean Period, Naqada 2
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: J. E. Quibell W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 3500 - 3200 BC
Object name: cosmetic palette
Dimensions: Length: 172mm , Width: 102mm , Depth: 9mm
Published references: Baumgartel Naqada Excavation Supplement p.XXIV 603
Site: Naqada

Latitude: 25.9
Longitude: 32.716667