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Palette in the Form of a Turtle

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Description

[Egypt, Predynastic (5000–2950 BCE), Naqada IIa–IIIa (3650–3000 BCE)] Stone palettes were used for grinding eyepaint worn by men and women alike for cosmetic purposes and to protect against sun glare and eye infections. There were two types of eyepaint: green, made from malachite (copper ore), and black, made from galena (lead ore). Small quantities of ore are sometimes found in graves alongside the palettes.

Cross-references (2)

  • Wikidata Q60758799 tier-1
  • CMA-id 154904 tier-2
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