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Small double bird-headed palette
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid (Mesa'eed), Tomb 148
Medium/Technique
Slate - greywacke
Dimensions
Height x width: 4.9 x 3.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.229
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionGray- two birds' heads at top; no hole for suspension; good condition. From Mesa'eed.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 148, no 2 [M/148/2] 1910: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)