Egyptian Predynastic greywacke boat-shape palette

E172

£325.00

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A carved and polished greywacke cosmetic palette in the form of an eloongated triangle, possibly representing a stylised boat.

Culture
Egypt, Predynastic, Naqada, c. 3500-3100 BC

Size
5.6 x 17.7 cms

Condition
Chipping to corners as seen in the photographs

Provenance
Ex. private collection, Toulouse, France; acquired late 20th Century

For an elaborate boat-shape palette in the same stone, please compare:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/547364

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