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Palette – rhomboid PAL-0260
By Hendrickx, Stan
, Tomb M202.
1900–1901 : Egyptian Research Account excavation.Liverpool, World Museum, 14.10.01.55A.
Date : late Naqada I – early Naqada II
The contents of tomb M202 have not been published. Garstang (1903: 5) dated tomb 202 to SD 33–46, which corresponds probably to late Naqada I – early Naqada II.
Material : Greywacke
Preservation : Almost complete
Preservation information :
Both extremeties are broken off.
Description
The rhomboid palette is angular at the ends of the shorter axis. Both extremities are too damaged to ascertain their original shape.
Object use
The palette has been used, causing on both faces shallow hollowing in the central area.
Dimensions (cm)
Width :
8
Length :
22.3