Cosmetic Tube and Applicator

ca. 2675–2170 B.C.E.

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Caption

Cosmetic Tube and Applicator, ca. 2675–2170 B.C.E.. Reed, wood, pigment, 37.87Ea: Diam. 3/4 × 6 5/16 in. (1.9 × 16.1 cm) 37.87Eb: Diam. 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (1.2 × 12 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.87Ea-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Cosmetic Tube and Applicator

Date

ca. 2675–2170 B.C.E.

Period

Old Kingdom

Medium

Reed, wood, pigment

Classification

Cosmetic

Dimensions

37.87Ea: Diam. 3/4 × 6 5/16 in. (1.9 × 16.1 cm) 37.87Eb: Diam. 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (1.2 × 12 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.87Ea-b

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