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Palette – rhomboid PAL-0307
By Hendrickx, Stan
, Archaeological context unknown. 1895 : given by Jesse Haworth.Manchester, University Museum, 4603.
Date : Naqada I–II (?)
General range of rhomboid palettes production.
Material : Greywacke
Preservation : Complete
Description
The rhomboid palette has rather inconspicuous angular projections at the ends of the shorter axis and pointed extremities.
Object use
Traces of use on both faces.
(ed.) : Online catalogue.
Dimensions (cm)
Width :
13.4
Length :
65.6
Additional information
Comments
The palette most likely comes from the excavations carried out at Naqada under William M.F. Petrie's direction, since Jesse Haworth financially contributed toward the cost of the expedition and received artefacrs in return for his help.
