A Published Egyptian Chert Burnisher, Old Kingdom, ca. 2575 - 2134 BCE Medium - Shell with an everted rim and

with an everted rim and flat base

likely representing celestial bodies (such as stars or planets) or divine emblems

such as this fine example with its elongated ovoid form

Provenance: Georgiou family collection

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A Published Egyptian Chert Burnisher, Old Kingdom, ca. 2575 - 2134 BCE Medium - Shell with an everted rim andBurnishing in ancient Egyptian jewelry making was an essential technique to achieve a smooth, glossy finish on metal or stone surfaces. The process was done using a burnisher, a hard, smooth tool made from materials like bone, stone, or metal, such as this fine example with its elongated ovoid form, rounded ends, and highly polished surface. The burnisher was used to polish and smooth the surface of the jewelry after it had been shaped and detailed,