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Kohl applicator
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1539–1295/1292 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Hematite
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 10.8 x 0.9 cm (4 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.788
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionStone; brownish-black; highly polished; perfect condition; wide at one end tapers at the other end. Vertical column of incised hieroglyphics on side identifies owner as Ptahmose.
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.