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Palette

2960–2770 B.C.
Object PlaceTukh, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueGreywacke
DimensionsDiameter x depth: 12 x 1.1 cm (4 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Credit LineBrought from Harvard Camp
Accession number47.1642
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTools and equipment
ProvenanceFrom Tukh. January, 1901: purchased by Albert M. Lythgoe; 1947: brought from Harvard Camp.
Group shot (Clockwise from top): 13.3492, 03.1473, 04.1839, 13.3494
3850–3300 B.C.
Turtle palette
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Group shot (Clockwise from top): 13.3492, 03.1473, 04.1839, 13.3494
3650–3300 B.C.
Group shot (Clockwise from top): 13.3492, 03.1473, 04.1839, 13.3494
Naqada II 3650–3300 B.C.
Shield-shaped palette
2960–2770 B.C.
Double bird palette
2960–2770 B.C.
Rectangular palette
2960–2770 B.C.
Group shot:  04.1855, 47.1638
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Fish-shaped palette
Naqada II–III, 3650–2960 B.C.
Group shot: 11.203, 47.1640
2960–2770 B.C.
Rhomboidal palette
Naqada I–II, 3850–3300 B.C.
Fish-shaped palette
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.