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Mortar

Later Third Intermediate Period–Late Period
ca. 800–332 BCE
Not on view
Egyptians used large mortars for grinding grains and other edible plants as well as resins and minerals for medicines and rituals. This particularly fine example shows no evidence of use and is inscribed with a wish, "May Ptah guard Heruesenef, son of Pasherenbastet." It may have been donated to a temple by Heruesenef or on his behalf to secure the god’s protection.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mortar
  • Period: Later Third Intermediate Period–Late Period
  • Date: ca. 800–332 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Granite
  • Dimensions: H. 24.5 × Diam. (base) 18.5 × W. (with ears) 31 cm, 19.9 kg (9 5/8 × 7 5/16 × 12 3/16 in., 43.8 lb.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.2.8
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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