Kohl Jar

Late Middle Kingdom

ca. 1850–1700 B.C.

Not on view

A pit in the portico of the rock- cut tomb MMA 840 in the Asasif area of the Theban necropolis contained the remains of a coffin, a group of fine jewelry and two toilet vessels (13.180.1-13.180.3; 13.180.4a–i; 13.180.5a, b; 13.180.6-13.180.11; 13.180.19a–c; 13.180.20). The dates of these objects range from the late Middle Kingdom (ca. 1850-1700 B. C.) through the Second Intermediate Period (ca. 1700-1550 B. C.). Similarly shaped stone vessels to this one found, for instance, at Dahshur, Haraga and other sites date this piece into the late Middle Kingdom.

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Title: Kohl Jar
Period: Late Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12, late-13 up to 1700 B. C.
Date: ca. 1850–1700 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb MMA 840, pit in portico, MMA excavations, 1912–13
Medium: Anhydrite
Dimensions: H. 4 x Diam. 4.8 cm (1 9/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1913
Object Number: 13.180.19a–c
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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