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Fish-shaped palette
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 17
Medium/Technique
Greywacke
Dimensions
Overall: 7.8 x 11.7 x 0.6 cm (3 1/16 x 4 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.207
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionFish form; handle-type tail slightly broken; eye and hole for suspension drilled; good condition some slight chipping at edges.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid [Mesa'eed], tomb 17, no. 9 [M/17/9]. 1910: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.