Kohl Jar with Lid and Ring Base

ca. 2008–1721 B.C.E.

Caption

Kohl Jar with Lid and Ring Base, ca. 2008–1721 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), gesso, 37.650Ea: 1 3/16 x Diam. 1 11/16 in. (3 x 4.3 cm) 37.650Eb: 1/4 x Diam. 1 1/4 in. (0.7 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.650Ea-b.

Title

Kohl Jar with Lid and Ring Base

Date

ca. 2008–1721 B.C.E.

Period

Middle Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Egyptian alabaster (calcite), gesso

Classification

Cosmetic

Dimensions

37.650Ea: 1 3/16 x Diam. 1 11/16 in. (3 x 4.3 cm) 37.650Eb: 1/4 x Diam. 1 1/4 in. (0.7 x 3.1 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.650Ea-b

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