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Bearing stone for ropes
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, probably reign of Myceri
2532–2510 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4220, Valley temple of Menkaura
Medium/Technique
Stone, dark granite
Dimensions
12 x 8 x 11 cm (4 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.34910
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionBroken. Three grooves for rope on one end, conical boring (broken) on opposite end.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Valley Temple of Menkaura, tomb G 4220. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.