Ancient Egyptian rubbing stone from Naukratis

Smooth black stone, conical in shape but with a truncated top. Narrow chip out of the top and side. May be used to smooth papyrus or velum.

Ancient Egyptian rubbing stone from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.54.e
  • Material: stone
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: rubbing stone
  • Dimensions: Length: 37mm , Width: 22mm , Depth: 21mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925