An Egyptian Limestone Stone Pounder, Old Kingdom, ca. 2543 - 2120 BCE Jewelry - Varia artists of the Moche cultures

artists of the Moche cultures excelled at the creation of “portrait vessels

its forms vary from simple utilitarian to highly decorated ceremonial models

Values and Identity in Italy

was part of the 1976 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Treasures of Tutankhamun Exhibit

although fine crack with small chip across bezel

An Egyptian Limestone Stone Pounder, Old Kingdom, ca. 2543 - 2120 BCE Jewelry - Varia artists of the Moche culturesA compact limestone stone pounder of roughly spherical form, the surface showing overall battering and abrasion from repeated use. The object has been shaped only to the extent necessary for handling, with softened edges and an evenly worn exterior consistent with prolonged impact rather than decorative finishing. An old collection number remains visible on one face. Stone pounders of this type are well attested in ancient Egyptian quarrying and