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Cast of Narmer Palette
UnknownDynasty 0, before 3150 BC
Oriental Institute Museum
Chicago, United States
This cast shows the recto of the Narmer Palette, which dates to the reign of King Narmer from Dynasty O (before 3150 BC). Cosmetic palettes were common funerary items at this time, and writing could be used to provide context for illustrations. For example, the Narmer Palette contains captioned scenes from the reign of King Narmer.
Details
- Title: Cast of Narmer Palette
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Dynasty 0, before 3150 BC
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Location Created: Kom el-Ahmar, Egypt
- External Link: Oriental Institute, Exhibit Catalog: Visible Language, OIM C209B, D. 17682
- Photographer: Anna R. Ressman
- Photograph Registration Number: D. 17682
- Object Registration Number: OIM C209B
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