Grinding stone

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1981–1952 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 108

Part of a foundation deposit discovered in a pit along the axis of the pyramid temple of Amenemhat I at Lisht North, this stone burnisher had been buried during rituals performed by the king to mark the beginning of the temple's construction. Along with this was found 25 vessels of pottery and Egyptian alabaster, and 10 rough grinders of sandstone.

See also 08.200.15a, 08.200.15b, 08.200.bb, 08.200dd, 08.200.15ff, and 08.200.15jj.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Grinding stone
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Amenemhat I
Date: ca. 1981–1952 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, foundation deposit, MMA excavations, 1908–09
Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
Object Number: 08.200.15c
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

More Artwork

In the same gallery

In the same medium

From the same time and place

A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.

Ointment Jar, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) — Ointment Jar
ca. 1981–1952 B.C.

Ritual Scene with Senwosret I, Limestone, paint — Ritual Scene with Senwosret I
ca. 1961–1917 B.C.

Relief showing procession of offering bearers, Limestone, paint — Relief showing procession of offering bearers
ca. 1961–1917 B.C.

Name Panels from the Inner Wall of Senwosret I's Pyramid Complex, Limestone — Name Panels from the Inner Wall of Senwosret I's Pyramid Complex
ca. 1961–1917 B.C.

Seated Statue of the Steward Sehetepibreankh, Limestone — Seated Statue of the Steward Sehetepibreankh
ca. 1919–1885 B.C.

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.