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Stone tool: limestone rubbing stone

Object register page:

Fragment of sawed white limestone slab used as rubbing stone. Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-11-35
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tools & equipment-Woodworking and stoneworking
  • Findspot
    In front of G 5230 W [(= mastaba)], strip III
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 6 cm Length: 7.8 cm Thickness: 3.6 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    11/17/1914
  • Mentioned in entry
    Yasin Ali

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 5230

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 1

Modern People

  • Yasin Ali

    • Type Mentioned in entry
    • Nationality & Dates
    • Remarks Guard at Giza (from Quft).