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In the thread about "Hemaka's disk I said that I was not surprised about the accuracy of the concentric circles etc. I commented on the quality of other items produced during the 1st and 2nd Dynasties.
Here are a few examples that, I think, show that quality of craftsmanship.
Most are carved from Schist or slate:
The first two are of the most famous of these items which is the so-called "tri-lobed bowl" which was found in the same tomb as the disks.
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This last one is carved from slate to imitate basket weaving.
Unfortunately I don't have a photo of one of my favourite of these items which is a spectacular three dimensional "Ankh".
Here are a few examples that, I think, show that quality of craftsmanship.
Most are carved from Schist or slate:
The first two are of the most famous of these items which is the so-called "tri-lobed bowl" which was found in the same tomb as the disks.
.
.
.
.
.
.
This last one is carved from slate to imitate basket weaving.
Unfortunately I don't have a photo of one of my favourite of these items which is a spectacular three dimensional "Ankh".
Some 1st and 2nd Dynasty craftsmanship
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