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Kohl stick

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose III
1479–1425 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb D 11

Medium/Technique Ivory
Dimensions Height x diameter: 9.2 x 0.6 cm (3 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number00.713
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionIvory handle decorated in diamonds; top surmounted by an asp.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb D 11. 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)