Kohl Pot

Medium: Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Dates:ca. 1938–1630 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) high x 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) diameter

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum

Accession Number: 09.889.39

Image: 09.889.39_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Miniature bowl (kohl pot). Inverted pear-shaped body on flattened base. Inset narrow groove forming neck. Wide mouth. Flat lip. Thin walls. Fine finish. Condition: Two slight chips in rim.

Brooklyn Museum