Siltstone palettes such as these are often found in female graves from around 5500-2686 BC. They may have been used for grinding the mineral especially malachite used to colour around the eyes. Larger more elaborate examples have been found. They are usually of a later date and were probably gifts to the gods.

Rectangular slate palette with zig-zag decoration on outside. See Needler, W. 'Predynastic and Archaic Egypt in The Brooklyn Museum' p 319-326 for further information and references.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543707

Title

Siltstone palettes such as these are often found in female graves from around 5500-2686 BC. They may have been used for grinding the mineral especially malachite used to colour around the eyes. Larger more elaborate examples have been found. They are usually of a later date and were probably gifts to the gods.

Object Type

Image

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