Ancient Egyptian cylinder of black soft stone in the British Museum
It is a small stone artwork, usually cylindrical or nearly cylindrical. Its surface is smooth and its color is black. This stony material is called soft stone because it is relatively easy to carve and process. These columns are often used as monuments, altars, or as carriers of spells. They played an important role in ancient Egyptian religion and religious rituals. They are often placed in temples, cemeteries or other important religious sites.
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