Palette with Seven Hemispherical Compartments
The Palette with Seven Hemispherical Compartments by an unknown artist is a round, dark gray or black object. It is made of stone. The palette has a rough edge. Seven circular depressions are arranged in a circle around a central depression. Six of the depressions have a spiral pattern etched into their bottom; one depression contains an unidentifiable object.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 2nd century BCE–1st century CE
- Medium:
- Schist
- Culture:
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 569 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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