Palette of King Narmer Vocabulary
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Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms, materials, iconography, and historical context of the Palette of King Narmer.
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Palette of King Narmer
A Predynastic Egyptian ceremonial artwork from 3000 BCE patroned by King Narmer and found in Hierakonpolis, Egypt, carved into greywacke stone by unknown Egyptians.
Kohl
A cosmetic makeup similar to eye black that reflects the sun's rays and protects the eyes, associated with makeup palettes.
Hedjet
The white crown of Upper Egypt worn by King Narmer as he is depicted smiting a peer on the Palette of King Narmer.
Serpopods
Mythical creatures with lion and snake body traits whose intertwined necks on the Palette of King Narmer symbolize the unification of Egypt.
Greywacke
The stone medium into which profile heads and drawings were carved to form the Palette of King Narmer.
Hierakonpolis, Egypt
The original location where the Palette of King Narmer was found buried inside a temple.