File:Ancient Egyptian Scribe's palette HARGM7677.jpg

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Ancient Egyptian Scribe's palette   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Ancient Egyptian Scribe's palette
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Wooden scribe's palette with five separate paints made from blends of minerals, gums and olis, the presence of modern turpentine in the red paint suggests some reuse in the early 20th century. The palette is rectangular shape, with rectilinear depression for writing pens. No lid.
It has been suggested a possible fake, the five depressions are unusual, as Egyptians preferred symmetrical layouts. The lack of a lid, and any grooves for a lid is also unusual however scientific analysis has dated it c.1500-500 BC

Scribes are generally buried with their writing palettes as a symbol of their profession. Usually contian several circular holes for ink and central recess for stylus-like reeds used as writing implements.
Date between circa 1500 and circa 500 BC
Medium Wood
institution QS:P195,Q7374742
Current location
Egyptology
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HARGM : 7677
Place of creation Thebes, Egypt
Credit line Courtesy of Harrogate Museums and Arts
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This file was donated by Harrogate Museums and Arts service as part of the Yorkshire Network GLAMwiki. The service operates Royal Pump Room, the Mercer Art Gallery and Knaresbrough Castle. You can find out more about their GLAMwiki work on their directory page: Harrogate Museums

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