Very Rare Ancient Egyptian Predynastic Naqada II Period Black Schist Offering Plate Sofas 3100 - 2900 BCE

3100 - 2900 BCE

Originates from: Egypt

Circa 2000 BCE

5” H (figure)

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Very Rare Ancient Egyptian Predynastic Naqada II Period Black Schist Offering Plate Sofas 3100 - 2900 BCEOriginates from: Egypt Era: 3500 3200 BCE Dimensions: 5. 25 W x 3 D An incredibly fine and very rare example of a Black Schist Offering Plate from the Naqada II period of predynastic ancient Egypt, 3500 3200 BCE. This beyond uncommon plate would have been placed within a tomb and held funerary offerings of food, drink or cosmetics to accompany the deceased and offer sustenance on their journey into the long after. Evidence of carved nature of the bowl