Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Kohl Pot with Openwork Decoration

ca. 1539–1478 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

In the early decades of Dynasty 18, Egyptian stone carvers began to incise pot surfaces with openwork scenes. In the middle register on this pot, pairs of confronting falcons spread their wings to shield hes-vases, vessels associated with protection against evil.

Caption

Kohl Pot with Openwork Decoration, ca. 1539–1478 B.C.E.. Steatite, glaze, 2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.642E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Kohl Pot with Openwork Decoration

Date

ca. 1539–1478 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 18

Period

New Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Steatite, glaze

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.1 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.642E

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