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Specimen of mortar from the Great Pyramid

Specimen of mortar from the Great Pyramid

A work by an unknown artist. It reflects the Ancient era in Egypt. Today it is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Date
ca. 2551–2528 B.C.
Medium
Mortar (shell, quartz, bricks)
Dimensions
L. 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.); W. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); D. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Source:The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Open Access)CC0View source
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