Kohl Tube in the Form of a Fish

• Medium: Alabaster
• Geographical Location: Egypt
• Dates: ca. 1539-1292 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: XVIII Dynasty (possibly)
• Period: New Kingdom
• Dimensions: 1 5/8 x 3/4 x 4 3/8 in. (4.2 x 1.9 x 11.1 cm)
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Exhibitions:
  • To Live Forever: Art and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt (February 12, 2010 through May 2, 2010)
• Accession Number: 11.668
• Image: "Side 2", 11.668_side2_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2006

Catalogue Description:
Alabaster figure of a fish with hollow body with opening through mouth. Use uncertain, probably to be used as a kohl tube. Compare with 37.316E. Condition: General condition good. Tail slightly chipped, mouth chipped. Eyes incised. Wear around edges of the mouth suggest heavy use. Similar objects are known in glass and are generally assumed to be toilet articles.