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An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette — An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette, late Predynastic Period/1st Dynasty, circa 3200-2900 B.C.
An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette

An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette, late Predynastic Period/1st Dynasty, circa 3200-2900 B.C.

This Egyptian greywacke cosmetic palette dates from the late Predynastic Period to the 1st Dynasty (circa 3200-2900 B.C.), representing an important artifact of ancient Egyptian daily life. The carved stone palette would have been used for grinding and mixing cosmetic materials.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 29, 2022

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 140

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An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette, late Predynastic Period/ 1st Dynasty, circa 3200-2900 B.C.

An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette, late Predynastic Period/ 1st Dynasty, circa 3200-2900 B.C.

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An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette, An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette, late Predynastic Period/1st Dynasty, circa 3200-2900 B.C.

This Egyptian greywacke cosmetic palette dates from the late Predynastic Period to the 1st Dynasty (circa 3200-2900 B.C.), representing an important artifact of ancient Egyptian daily life. The carved stone palette would have been used for grinding and mixing cosmetic materials.

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Greywacke, Stone Carving, Artifact, Cosmetic, Palette, Decorative, Predynastic, Ancient, Gray, Egyptian

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