Ancient Egyptian stone grinder from Memphis

Piece of stone, possibly red granite. Roughly dome shaped, with a flat bottom, and two concave grooves cut into each side. Would fit neatly into the palm of the hand. Probably used to grind stone, to make vases.

Ancient Egyptian stone grinder from Memphis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.9
  • Material: stone
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: stone grinder
  • Dimensions: Length: 63mm , Width: 53mm , Depth: 47mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Memphis I 1909
  • Site: Memphis
  • Latitude: 29.844722
  • Longitude: 31.250833