Egyptian Artca. 2550 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Speciman of Mortar from the Great 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.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2550 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Albert M. Lythgoe, 1917 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 4 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2550 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Memphite Region |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 4 era
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ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Cylinder seal
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 558193