Ancient Egyptian rubbing stone from Naukratis

Smooth black stone, roughly oval shaped, but with three straight edges alongside the curves. Triangular in cross section. Broken off at one corner. May be used to smooth papyrus or velum.

Ancient Egyptian rubbing stone from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.54.d
  • Material: stone
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: rubbing stone
  • Dimensions: Length: 46mm , Width: 24mm , Depth: 13mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925