With a broad disc rim and shoulders, the body tapering towards the narrowed, slightly out-turned foot.
With a broad disc rim and shoulders, the body tapering towards the narrowed, slightly out-turned foot.
Provenance
American private collection, Massachusetts, formed in the 1960s-1970s
Literature
The Egyptians stored cosmetics (kohl) in squat containers usually made from stone. A kohl pot’s specialised function required a certain shape: broad, low proportions that fit in the palm of the hand; an opening wide enough to allow the insertion of an applicator; and a tight lid to protect the contents from dust, wind, and moisture. Although the shape remained consistent, craftsmen used different coloured materials to achieve variety. There is a similar example in anhydrite in the Brooklyn Museum, acc. no. 07.447.206