Late Gerzean

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Scope note
Refers to the second half of the Gerzean period in Upper Egypt. The period is characterized by the appearance of artistic traits of the following First Dynasty which can be seen in decorated stone palettes and maceheads, wall paintings, and some of the earliest large scale sculptures.
Late Gerzean
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024