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Speciman of Mortar from the Great Pyramid

Old Kingdom
ca. 2550 BCE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Speciman of Mortar from the Great Pyramid
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 4
  • Reign: reign of Khufu
  • Date: ca. 2550 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Giza, Pyramid Complex of Khufu, Pyramid
  • Medium: Mortar
  • Dimensions: L. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); W. 6 cm (2 3/8 in.); D. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Albert M. Lythgoe, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.6.143
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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