essay

Minshat Abu Omar: burials with palettes

aspects of early egyptLondon • Published In 1996 • Pages: 70-84 , plates

By: Kroeper, Karla.

Abstract
Kroeper examines the 37 palettes found at Minshat Abu Omar in the Delta. The graves and the various grave goods associated with them are described. The types of palettes found and their distribution in the graves and the cemetery are examined. Drawings of some of the graves and all of the palettes are provided along with photos of some of the graves.
Subjects
Mortality
Ornament
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Paint and dye manufacture
Utensils
Visual arts
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Early Dynastic Egypt
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Northern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2004
Field Date
1978-1991
Coverage Date
Naqada II to mid-second dynasty
Coverage Place
Minshat Abu Omar, Egypt
Notes
Karla Kroeper
For bibliographical references see document 6: Spencer
LCCN
97171109
LCSH
Egypt--Antiquities/Egypt--History--To 332 B.C.