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Pestle

Object PlaceEgypt
Medium/TechniqueGranite
DimensionsL x D: 12.4 x 4.5 cm (4 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number20.1662
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTools and equipment
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Kerma, January 1914.
Rubbing stone
Naqada II–III, 3650–2960 B.C.
Group shot (L to R): 11.730, 11.731, 11.732, 06.1878, 13.3428, 13.3470
2323–2150 B.C.
Axe head
Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
Rubbing stone
1550–1070 B.C.
Palette
1550–1070 B.C.