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

Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Naqada dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Plain rectangular cosmetic palette with bevelled edges.

Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Naqada dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1896.44.11
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: 97mm , Width: 75mm , Depth: 16mm
Published references: Baumgartel Naqada Excavation Supplement p.XIII 313
Site: Naqada

Latitude: 25.9
Longitude: 32.716667