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Middle Kingdom
Part of a foundation deposit discovered in a pit along the axis of the pyramid temple of Amenemhat I at Lisht North, this stone burnisher had been buried during rituals performed by the king to mark the beginning of the temple's construction. Along with this was found 25 vessels of pottery and Egyptian alabaster, and 10 rough grinders of sandstone.
See also 08.200.15a, 08.200.15b, 08.200.bb, 08.200dd, 08.200.15ff, and 08.200.15jj.
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Title: Grinding stone
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Amenemhat I
Date: ca. 1981–1952 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, foundation deposit, MMA excavations, 1908–09
Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
Accession Number: 08.200.15c
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