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Egyptian

Cosmetic Jar (Kohl Pot), 1991-1784 BCE

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Description

Maker

Unknown, designer

Culture

Egyptian

Title

Cosmetic Jar (Kohl Pot)

Year

1991-1784 BCE

Medium

Anhydrite

Materials/Techniques

Materials

anhydrite

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 inches)

Type

Material Culture

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

83.026

Exhibition History

New Works from the Ancient World

May 23 - August 30, 1986

Ancient Egyptian Galleries

Bluish anhydrite was an especially favored stone for making Middle Kingdom cosmetic jars. Originally bearing a flat disc lid, this jar once held eye paint (kohl) that would have been applied with a long stick. Two seated monkeys, playfully holding hands, decorate the jar's exterior.

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