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Cosmetic spoon in shape of swimming woman
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1349–1336 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 312/8
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length: 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.34890
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionWooden cosmetic spoon in the form of a woman swimming and holding a duck.
ProvenanceFrom Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 312-8; excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1907: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(December 7, 1911)
(December 7, 1911)