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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Egyptian, An Egyptian alabaster three-part kohl jar, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, circa 1938-1756 BC

Egyptian

An Egyptian alabaster three-part kohl jar, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, circa 1938-1756 BC
Alabaster
Height: 4.8 cm
£ 2,000.00
Egyptian, An Egyptian alabaster three-part kohl jar, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, circa 1938-1756 BC
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The vessel is carved in three separate pieces including the curving body which is set on a short foot, an everted broad disc rim rests on the top, with a...
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The vessel is carved in three separate pieces including the curving body which is set on a short foot, an everted broad disc rim rests on the top, with a separate disc lid with a central raised notch for fitting.
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Provenance

Swiss private collection, Zurich, acquired in 1975 when the owners lived in Cairo (1975-1980).

Literature

Such vessels were designed for cosmetics such a kohl. 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.

There is a similar three-part vessel in the 12th Dynasty Treasure of Harageh: R.S. Bianchi, 'The Treasure of Harageh', The Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt, 49, 2013, pp. 19-31.
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