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Bird-headed palette
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid (Mesa'eed), Tomb 185
Medium/Technique
Greywacke
Dimensions
Height x width: 5.9 x 2.5 cm (2 5/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.223
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionSlate; bird's head at top; pierced for suspension; good condition. From Mesa'eed.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 185, no. 2 [M/185/2]. 1910: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt. Diane Flores notes that object was identified as "amulet" on tomb card, probably because of size.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)