Kohl Jar and Cover

ca. 2008–1292 B.C.E.

Caption

Kohl Jar and Cover, ca. 2008–1292 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), x249.66a-b: 1 7/8 × 1 7/16 in. (4.7 × 3.6 cm) x249.66a: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm) x249.66b: 3/16 × 1 5/16 in. (0.5 × 3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X249.66a-b.

Title

Kohl Jar and Cover

Date

ca. 2008–1292 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 18

Period

Middle Kingdom to New Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Classification

Cosmetic

Dimensions

x249.66a-b: 1 7/8 × 1 7/16 in. (4.7 × 3.6 cm) x249.66a: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm) x249.66b: 3/16 × 1 5/16 in. (0.5 × 3.4 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X249.66a-b

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