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Palette
Egyptian
Predynastic Period, Naqada I
3850–3650 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia, Egypt, Dakka, Cemetery 102, Grave 243
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 14.2 x 8.3 x 1.2 cm (5 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Archaeological Survey of Nubia
Accession Number102/243/1
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionThis is a tear drop-shaped, medium-grained palette of medium-gray stone with a raised ridge on each flat surface running along the long dimension. It has a chip along one edge.
ProvenanceFrom Dakka (ASN102/243/1). 1910. Excavated by Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition for the Archaeological Survey of Nubia; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the Egyptian government.