An Egyptian Limestone Stone Pounder, Old Kingdom, ca. 2543 - 2120 BCE Jewelry - Varia artists of the Moche cultures

artists of the Moche cultures excelled at the creation of “portrait vessels

As guardians

Art Gallery of NSW

in excellent condition

Medium: Cast bronze using the lost-wax method

An Egyptian Limestone Stone Pounder, Old Kingdom, ca. 2543 - 2120 BCE Jewelry - Varia artists of the Moche culturesA compact limestone stone pounder of roughly spherical form, the surface showing overall battering and abrasion from repeated use. The object has been shaped only to the extent necessary for handling, with softened edges and an evenly worn exterior consistent with prolonged impact rather than decorative finishing. An old collection number remains visible on one face. Stone pounders of this type are well attested in ancient Egyptian quarrying and