Accession No

Z 18005


Description

A shield shaped greywacke palette with hole bored just below the central protrusion. A double bird motif is at one end, each partially broken. Deep scratches can be seen on the surface and one side has slight reddish tinge in places.


Place

Africa; North Africa; Egypt


Period

Predynastic


Source


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 18005


Cultural Affliation


Material

Stone; Slate; Greywacke


Local Term


Measurements

60mm x 7mm x 155mm Weight 0.084kg


Events

Description (Physical description)
Birds' heads damaged; Lozenge Shaped; Double Birds Head
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
A shield shaped greywacke palette with hole bored just below the central protrusion. A double bird motif is at one end, each partially broken. Deep scratches can be seen on the surface and one side has slight reddish tinge in places.
Event Date 16/10/2020
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:37176

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