Writing palettes like this example from the tomb of an Egyptian official were the essential tools of a scribe’s trade. As symbols of literacy, they marked their owners out as members of Egypt’s social and political elite. They can also be used to provide important information about ancient Egyptian writing materials and techniques and shed light on how Egypt was governed.
From
Egypt
Date
1543 – 1292 BC
Culture
Ancient Egypt, 18th Dynasty
Material
wood with reed pens
Dimensions
width: 4.5 cm
length: 30.5 cm
Museum
British Museum
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