Islamic ArtStone?Polishing Stone is a stone from Egypt created in ? using agate — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Agate |
| Classification | Stone |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Date | ? |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Polishing Stone?
Polishing Stone is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Polishing Stone created?
Polishing Stone dates to ?.
What material is Polishing Stone made from?
Polishing Stone is crafted from agate.
Where does Polishing Stone originate?
Polishing Stone originates from Egypt.
Is Polishing Stone in the public domain?
Polishing Stone is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026