Ancient Egyptian art Palette

The history of cosmetics goes back thousands of years. The bible, for example, describes the practice of anointing the head and body with oil. The most famous figure associated with cosmetics was Cleopatra VII, the last queen of Egypt, who was noted for her skill in making and using cosmetics. Made from black basalt with a hieroglyphic symbol to one side, ancient Egyptians used intricately carved palettes to grind the pigments for eye makeup. Middle Kingdom
Egyptian antiquities are authentic historical relics and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Egyptian
2040 – 1786 BC BC
8” x 4”