A Published Egyptian Chert Burnisher, Old Kingdom, ca. 2575 - 2134 BCE Medium - Shell This example is of bright

This example is of bright veined malachite and has a small suspension loop at the top

cleverly forming a small pair of tweezers

Provenance: Georgiou family collection

In addition

vast quantities of which they wore about their person" (vii

A Published Egyptian Chert Burnisher, Old Kingdom, ca. 2575 - 2134 BCE Medium - Shell This example is of brightBurnishing 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,