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Kohl pot with lid
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, El Kab
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number97.1019a-b
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ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe base is flat, and the rim is plain. The lid is disc shaped with an opening in the middle. A circular protrusion fixes the lid to the vessel. It has horizontal veining. It is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Elkab. 1897, excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account , assigned to the Egyptian Research Account in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the ERA in response for contributions.