These pigment samples were purchased from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. One lump of ochre from the tomb of Senwosret-ankhe, XII Dynasty (2000-1780 B.C.). Three lumps of blue frit, province unknown. One powdered ochre pigment found discarded outside of the Tomb of Pery-neb, VI Dynasty (2300-2100 B.C.). Currently not on view
- Collection
- Medicine and Science: Chemistry
- Dates
- -2300 to -1780 (B.C.)
- Place Discussed
- Egypt
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- Egypt
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/a502540d4dbde39a11157132da03f225
