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Ink palette
Egyptian
New Kingdom (?)
1550–1070 B.C. (?)
Medium/Technique
Slate
Dimensions
Length x width: 6 x 4.2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number03.1506
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Writing
DescriptionFlat rectangular ink palette with two circular wells with raised rims.
ProvenanceSaid to be from Mahalla. 1903: purchased for the MFA from Mohamed Mohassib, Luxor, Egypt by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group (03.1472-03.1473, 03.1495-03.1496, 03.1506) for 12 shillings. Acquired with funds from the Emily Esther Sears Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)