Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Naqada dated 5300 - 3000 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Naqada dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Rhomboid plain cosmetic palette. Petrie, type 92H. Some discolouration on one side.

Ancient Egyptian cosmetic palette from Naqada dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1896.44.10
Material: greywacke
Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: J. E. Quibell W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
Object name: cosmetic palette
Dimensions: Length: 254mm , Width: 104mm , Depth: 14mm
Published references: Baumgartel Naqada Excavation Supplement p.XIV 324
Site: Naqada

Latitude: 25.9
Longitude: 32.716667