Ancient Egyptian vase grinder from Faiyum dated 2686 – 2160 BC

Shield shaped flint grinder, slightly concave at one end, used for drilling stone vessels.

Ancient Egyptian vase grinder from Faiyum dated 2686 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1926.56.100
  • Material: chert
  • Culture: Dynasty 3 - 8
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dated: 2686 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: vase grinder
  • Dimensions: Length: 52mm , Width: 36mm , Depth: 19mm
  • Site: Faiyum
  • Latitude: 29.308374
  • Longitude: 30.844105