Ancient Egyptian rubbing stone from Naqada Hierakonpolis Kostamneh dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Brownish black smooth pebble, roughly oval in shape. Used for polishing or burnishing or to grind cosmetics on a palette. Most probably for cosmetic use.

Ancient Egyptian rubbing stone from Naqada Hierakonpolis Kostamneh dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1920.10.4.b
  • Material: chert
  • Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
  • Object name: rubbing stone
  • Dimensions: Length: 66mm , Width: 38mm , Depth: 23.5mm
  • Published references: For Kostamneh see EEF Archaeological Report 1905-6, 20; 1907-8, 19; ASAE 8, 138