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Palette
Nubian
A-Group
3100–3000 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia, Egypt, Gerf Husein (Mediq), Cemetery 79, Grave 147
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 5.5 x 1.3 cm (3 15/16 x 2 3/16 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Archaeological Survey of Nubia
Accession Number79/147/6
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionThis oval palette has ends slightly squared off.
ProvenanceFrom Mediq (ASN 79/147/6). 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.