A rare Egyptian Diorite Palette Grinder, Pre-Dynastic Period, ca. 3300 - 3000 BCE Jewelry an exhibition of 88 works

an exhibition of 88 works on silk from the Holmes à Court Collection

There is a hoe in each hand

assembled in the 1960s

Openwork Pin Head

and ability to hold an object securely in place

A rare Egyptian Diorite Palette Grinder, Pre-Dynastic Period, ca. 3300 - 3000 BCE Jewelry an exhibition of 88 worksIt is very unusual to find these useful little tools dating to such an early time in ancient Egyptian history. The small size suggests personal use especially since there is a hand drilled hole at the top of the domed form so the grinder could be worn and not get lost! If you look closely at this hole you can see there are wear marks from being strung using a piece of rope or leather. With its domed form and smooth sides, it fits comfortably in the