Granodiorite Collection

Egyptian Art. Sarcophagus of Wennefer. Late Period. Dynasty 30-2nd Persian Period. 380332 B.C. Memphite Region, Saqqara, Egypt. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

Statue Minemheb 1391-1353 Egypt New Kingdom Dynasty 18
Statue of Minemheb, c. 1391-1353. Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III. Granodiorite; overall: 45 x 16.6 x 28.3 cm (17 11/16 x 6 9/16 x 11 1/8 in.)

Statue Amenemhat III 1859-1814 BC Egypt Middle Kingdom
Statue of Amenemhat III, c. 1859-1814 BC. Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (1980-1801), reign of Amenemhat III. Granodiorite; overall: 51.2 x 19.8 x 18.4 cm (20 3/16 x 7 13/16 x 7 1/4 in.)

The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphic scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Hieroglyphic scripture. Detail. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

The Rosetta Stone. Demotic scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Detail. Demotic scripture

Statues of Sesostris III. Egypt
Three black granite statues of Sesostris III. 1850 BC. 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. From the Temple of Mentuhotep, Lower South Court. Deir el-Bahri, Thebes. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Egyptian hieroglyphs. Block-statue of Amenhotep. 18th Dynast
Egyptian hieroglyphs. Block-statue of Amenhotep. Rows of text at front. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom period. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Granodiorite block-statue of Amenhotep. 18th Dynasty. New Ki
Granodiorite block-statue of Amenhotep. Rows of text at front. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom period. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

The Rosetta Stone. Greek scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Greek scripture. Detail. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphical and demotic scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphical scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Detail

The Rosetta Stone. Demotic and Greek scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Demotic and Greek scripture

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Granodiorite with aplite dyke California, USA Date:

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Granodiorite Snoqualmie Batholith, Washington, USA Date:

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Granodiorite is a fascinating rock that has played a significant role in Egyptian art and history. One notable example is the Sarcophagus of Wennefer, which dates back to the Late Period of the Dynasty era. This intricately carved sarcophagus showcases the beauty and durability of granodiorite. Another famous artifact made from the Rosetta Stone. This ancient stone slab contains inscriptions in three different scripts: hieroglyphic, demotic, and Greek. It was this stone that allowed scholars to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs for the first time, unlocking a wealth of knowledge about ancient Egypt's culture and history. The importance can also be seen in statues like those of Sesostris III. These magnificent sculptures were crafted with great skill using this durable rock, ensuring their preservation throughout centuries. Block-statues were another popular form of art during Egypt's 18th Dynasty, such as the Block-statue of Amenhotep. Made from granodiorite, these statues depicted pharaohs or high-ranking officials seated on blocks with detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions surrounding them. One particular block-statue made from granodiorite stands out - it belongs to Amenhotep from New Ki during Egypt's 18th Dynasty. Its smooth surface and intricate carvings showcase both the artistic talent and technical expertise possessed by ancient Egyptians. The versatility is evident in The Rosetta Stone once again; its Greek script adds yet another layer to its historical significance. With inscriptions in hieroglyphic, demotic, and Greek scripts combined on one stone slab, it became an invaluable key for understanding ancient Egyptian writing systems.