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An eye-paint palette with two pebble grinders: E.14.1902

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An eye-paint palette with two pebble grinders

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Description

Palette, rectangular, with two pebbles

Measurements and weight

Height: 1.5 cm
Length: 13 cm
Width: 9.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1902) by Egyptian Research Account

Dating

3rd Dynasty
-2686 - -2613

Materials used in production

palette of greywacke, pebbles are other stone Greywacke

Techniques used in production

Carved : Polished

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.14.1902
Primary reference Number: 50400
Oldadmincategory: S

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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