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Palette: E.GA.2693.1943

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Long, thin scribal palette with recess for holding brushes and rectangular inkwell, with possible traces of ink that have hardened and cracked. A rectangular 'mortise' can be seen on the right side of the object. An inscription in hieratic is visible, written between the two rectangular recesses, and carries down in two columns on either side of the last recess. There is slight damage near the bottom end of the palette.

Palette, with remains of ink, inscribed

Measurements and weight

Height: 1.6 cm
Length: 32.3 cm
Width: 2.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.2693.1943
Primary reference Number: 57108
Oldamincategory: W
GayerAnderson: IX.36
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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