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Palette
Nubian
A-Group
3100–3000 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia, Egypt, Gerf Husein (Mediq), Cemetery 79, Grave 177
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 20.5 x 11.8 x 1.2 cm (8 1/16 x 4 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Archaeological Survey of Nubia
Accession Number79/177/4
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionThis is a finely-grained palette with a rounded rhomboidal shape. The ends are squared off. The surface is flat with a slight curve.
ProvenanceFrom Mediq (ASN 79/177/4). 1908. Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.