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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 late Predynastic/1st Dynasty greywacke cosmetic palette (circa 3200-2900 B.C.) represents ancient Egyptian functional and ceremonial art. The stone palette exemplifies sophisticated craftsmanship from early Egyptian civilization.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 1, 2022

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 128

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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 late Predynastic/1st Dynasty greywacke cosmetic palette (circa 3200-2900 B.C.) represents ancient Egyptian functional and ceremonial art. The stone palette exemplifies sophisticated craftsmanship from early Egyptian civilization.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Ceremonial, Artifact, Functional, Decorative Arts, Sculptural, Historical, Stone, Cosmetic Palette, Ancient, Egyptian

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