Fragment of a torus molding from the shrine of a royal woman within the temple of Mentuhotep II

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ca. 2051–2030 B.C. · Limestone, paint · Egyptian Art

A torus is a half-round or three-quarter round, tube-shaped molding that appears along the outer edges of a building, either horizontally or vertically. The torus may be a depiction of the wood framework of simple houses with the bindings for the attachment of reed mats. This torus originally sat horizontally, as indicated by small parts of the cavetto above it (a cavetto is a finishing element at the upper edge of a wall or door).

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2051–2030 B.C.

Medium

Limestone, paint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1906, 1907