Lot Essay
For similar cf. 'Cosmetic palette, siltstone, double bird head motif', The Petrie Museum, London, inv. no. UC4697.
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PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, CIRCA 3500-3200 B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN GREYWACKE BIRD COSMETIC PALETTE
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, CIRCA 3500-3200 B.C.
Of tapered oval form, surmounted by two stylised birds' heads
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, CIRCA 3500-3200 B.C.
Of tapered oval form, surmounted by two stylised birds' heads
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
Provenance
with Galerie Khnoum, Geneva, from whom acquired by the present owner in January 1983.
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