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Kohl jar with lid
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose III
1479–1425 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb D 10
Medium/Technique
Glazed steatite
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 3.8 x 3.8 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number00.701a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionGreen glazed shist with animals in relief - a gazelle, grayhound, hares, ichneumon, and ibex. Rosette on cover.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb D 10. 1900: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie and Arthur Cruttenden Mace for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: November 1, 1900)
(Accession Date: November 1, 1900)