Kohl Jar of Sithathoryunet
Used by both men and women, cosmetics were an important part of ancient Egyptian beautification and the hoped-for rejuvenation of the dead. This squat vessel held the eye cosmetic kohl. Although vessels of this shape were common during the Middle Kingdom, the use of obsidian rimmed with gold identifies them as royal possessions. They were apparently originally housed in a small box.
Artwork Details
- Title: Kohl Jar of Sithathoryunet
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12
- Reign: reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
- Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 3, BSAE excavations 1914
- Medium: Obsidian, gold
- Dimensions: H. with lid 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); diam. of Jar 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); diam. of lid 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
- Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916
- Object Number: 16.1.36a, b
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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