Palette – zoomorphic, Barbary sheep PAL-0563
By Droux, Xavier
Archaeological site unknown.
Until 1938 : Collection of Mrs C. Rutherson and R. Powell. 1938 : Collection of the University Museum, Manchester.Manchester, University Museum, 9478.
Date : Naqada IIC–D
General date of type pal_bov_1b, see Droux (2019).
Material : Greywacke
Preservation : Fragmentary
Preservation information :
The head is broken off; chip on the edge of the backside.
Description
The palette has a mostly ovoid shape with added stylised zoomorphic details. The Barbary sheep is shown in a recumbent position. A small hole is drilled through the back, likely for attaching a string or thong.
Decoration
Since the head is missing, it is not possible to identify the species with certainty, but the presence of a chest mane at the front of the palette and the manner of showing the legs folded under the body strongly suggest that the Barbary sheep might have been the intended species by comparison with more complete palettes of type pal_bov_1b.
Dimensions (cm)
14.1
18
Additional information
pal_bov_1b
Acknowledgements
We thank Campbell Price for providing information about this artefact.