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Kohl stick
Nubia
Classic Kerma
1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, Tomb X-B-118
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Length: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1640
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionThis kohl stick of ivory has a slight concavity to its middle section, a rounded butt end, and a flat tip. Some brown discoloration appears on the surface. An additional black spot may be remnant pigment.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, Tomb X-B-118. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan; 1920: Received by the MFA.
(Accession Date: March 1, 1920)
(Accession Date: March 1, 1920)