Kohl Pot
ca. 1938–1630 B.C.E.
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Object Label
The ancient Egyptians stored kohl, an eyeliner made from galena, in many different types of containers. The pear-shaped pot and the fish were two possible forms for holding kohl. The fish, which was also a popular fertility symbol, connects the role of the highlighted eyes with Egyptian conceptions of beauty.
Caption
Kohl Pot, ca. 1938–1630 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 7/8 × Diam. 1 3/16 in. (2.3 × 3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 09.889.39. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
Kohl Pot
Date
ca. 1938–1630 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 12 to Dynasty 13
Period
Middle Kingdom
Medium
Egyptian alabaster (calcite)
Classification
Dimensions
7/8 × Diam. 1 3/16 in. (2.3 × 3 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
09.889.39
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