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Kohl Jar in the Form of a Lotus Column, Cover Missing

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Wood, metallic powder
  • Reportedly From: Saqqara, Egypt
    • DATES ca. 1539-1075 B.C.E.
    PERIOD New Kingdom
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.669E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION A reed-shaped container containing a metallic powder of a blue color probably used at the toilet.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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    TAGS

    egypt
    egyptian
    jar
    kohl
    lotus column
    new kingdom
    New York Historic Society Collection
    new york historical society collection
    pot
    tube
    wood

    TAGS

    egypt
    egyptian
    jar
    kohl
    lotus column
    new kingdom
    New York Historic Society Collection
    new york historical society collection
    pot
    tube
    wood

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