Palette

Description

Siltstone palette in the shape of a shield, surmounted by two outward facing bird heads, pierced in centre: Ancient Egyptian, Predynastic period, Naqada II, c.3500-3200 BC

Museum reference

A.1965.220

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Palette

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

Naqada II (Gerzean), Predynastic Period, Ancient Egyptian

Style / Culture

Naqada II (Gerzean), Predynastic Period, Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Siltstone

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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