Palette in the Form of a Fish
c. 3500–2950 BC
Maker Unknown
Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Palette in the Form of a Fish, c. 3500–2950 BC. Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period. Graywacke; overall: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Elizabeth M. Skala 1989.32 This fish shape is one of the most common for Egyptian cosmetic palettes.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Implements
- Formatted Medium
- graywacke
- Medium
- graywacke
- Dimensions
- Overall: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
- Departments
- Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Accession Number
- 1989.32
- Credit Line
- Bequest of Elizabeth M. Skala
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 107 Egyptian
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