Fish-shaped cosmetic palette
Predynastic Period, Naqada I–II 4000 BCE-3200 BCE
Medium
greywacke
Measurements
0.7 × 17.9 × 7.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D193-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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