Bearing stone for ropes
2532–2510 B.C.
FindspotGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueStone, dark granite
Dimensions12 x 8 x 11 cm (4 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number11.34910
On View
Not on viewClassificationsTools and equipment
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Valley Temple of Menkaura, tomb G 4220. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
1550–332 B.C.
Naqada II–III, 3650–2960 B.C.
2323–2150 B.C.
Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
1971–1550 B.C.
1550–1070 B.C.
1550–1070 B.C.
190–90 B.C.