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Cosmetic Palette

1911.02.0001

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Artifact Identification Cosmetic Palette   (1911.02.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Toilet Articles
    3. :
  3. Beauty Supplies
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 5000 – 3000 BCE
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 11.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.6 cm
Weight 126 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone--Slate
Manufacturing Processes Grinding

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Baines & Málek. Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon, 1980.

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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