Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Cosmetic Palette

ca. 2850–2675 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

Men and women used palettes such as this one to grind small lumps of green or black pigment for eye paint. This example, worn hollow in the center from extensive use, was discovered in the owner’s grave.

Caption

Cosmetic Palette, ca. 2850–2675 B.C.E.. Graywacke, 4 x 2 15/16 in. (10.1 x 7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 07.447.606. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Cosmetic Palette

Date

ca. 2850–2675 B.C.E.

Dynasty

late Dynasty 1 to early Dynasty 2

Period

Early Dynastic Period

Geography

Place excavated: El Ma'mariya, Egypt

Medium

Graywacke

Classification

Cosmetic

Dimensions

4 x 2 15/16 in. (10.1 x 7.5 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

07.447.606

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