Ancient Egyptian vase grinder from Faiyum dated 2686 – 2160 BC

Roughly crescent shaped flint grinder, used for drilling stone vessels.

Ancient Egyptian vase grinder from Faiyum dated 2686 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1926.56.102
  • Material: chert
  • Culture: Dynasty 3 - 9
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dated: 2686 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: vase grinder
  • Dimensions: Length: 44mm , Width: 34mm , Depth: 10mm
  • Site: Faiyum
  • Latitude: 29.308374
  • Longitude: 30.844105