Cosmetic Palette

1911.02.0003

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Cosmetic Palette (1911.02.0003)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Personal Artifacts : Toilet Articles : Beauty Supplies
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, North : Egypt : Northern Upper Egypt, Governorate of Sohag : Abydos
Period/Date	5000– 3000 BCE
Culture	Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height)	12.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	8.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	0.8 cm
Weight	138 g
Measuring Remarks	None
Materials	Stone--Slate
Manufacturing Processes	Grinding
Munsell Color Information	Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 5/2) Olive Gray (5Y 4/1)

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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