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【Object Name】

Kohl pot

コホル容器

【Detail】

N o .
: SK011-00-001
Culture
: Middle Kingdom to New Kingdom
Date
: 2055 BCE to c.1070/69 BCE
Geographical
Location
: Egypt
Material
: Alabaster
Size
: Height 6cm
  Width 5.2cm
  Thickness 2.4cm
  Weight 0g

【Commentary】

A cosmetic container made of alabaster.The content of the vessel was most likely Kohl.This type of vessel is usually accompanied with a wooden stick, although it is missing in this case.