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| The Palette of King Narmer from Hierakonpolis is a slate slab representative of the art of ancient Egypt. The object, which stands 62.5 cm (25 in) high and dates from Egypt’s Predynastic period, depicts the ancient Egyptian king (center) smiting an enemy. The piece symbolized the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt and marked an early example of a trend in Egyptian art to glorify the king. | ||||||
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| Giraudon/Art Resource, NY | ||||||
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| Egyptian Art and Architecture; Ancient Egypt | ||||||
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