Kohl Jar with Cover

ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.

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Caption

Kohl Jar with Cover, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 1 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (3.5 x 3.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1030a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Kohl Jar with Cover

Date

ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13

Period

Middle Kingdom

Geography

Place excavated: Tomb D303, Abydos, Egypt

Medium

Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Classification

Container

Dimensions

1 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (3.5 x 3.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund

Accession Number

13.1030a-b

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