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PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, CIRCA 3500-3000 B.C.
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TWO EGYPTIAN DIORITE PALETTES
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, CIRCA 3500-3000 B.C.
Each of rectangular form with smoothed edges, one with a concave depression
5¼ x 4 in. (13.5 x 10 cm.) max.
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, CIRCA 3500-3000 B.C.
Each of rectangular form with smoothed edges, one with a concave depression
5¼ x 4 in. (13.5 x 10 cm.) max.
Provenance
Dr. Rudolf Schmidt (1900-1970) collection, Solothurn, thence by descent to the present owner.
Item one: with N. Koutoulakis, Paris, acquired 6th March 1954 (blatt 063 recto).
Item two: Acquired 8th May 1953 (blatt 060 verso).
Item one: with N. Koutoulakis, Paris, acquired 6th March 1954 (blatt 063 recto).
Item two: Acquired 8th May 1953 (blatt 060 verso).
Special notice
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