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Kohl jar with attached stand
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20
1550–1070 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Serpentine?
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 5 x 3.8 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.567
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe body of this kohl jar takes the form of a shouldered jar with an integrated square stand with four short legs. It is complete except for damage at the neck.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)