Egyptian Rosetta Stone Paperweight - Made in Egypt

Rosetta Stone, ancient Egyptian stone bearing inscriptions in several languages and scripts; their decipherment led to the understanding of hieroglyphic writing. An irregularly shaped stone of black granite 3 feet 9 inches long and 2 feet 4.5 inches wide, and broken in antiquity, it was found near the town of Rosetta, about 35 miles northeast of Alexandria. It was discovered by a Frenchman named Bouchard or Boussard in August 1799. After the French surrender of Egypt in 1801, it passed into British hands and is now in the British Museum in London.   Sustainably crafted in Luxor, Egypt by skilled multi-generational artisans. Packaged with an information card. Size: 4 inches tall Made of durable high-quality polymer resin. There is a felt backing to protect your surfaces.