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Kohl Jar with Lid (lid)

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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Medium
travertine
Measurements
Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1915.31.b
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Location
Not on view
Print
A flat circular travertine lid features a weathered, porous surface in shades of pale cream and off-white. The disc rounds slightly at its outer edges, while a small cylindrical plug projects from the center underside. This hidden support elevates the stone, casting a deep circular shadow onto the surface. Light catches on grainy, pitted textures, emphasizing the lid's ancient, stony form.

Kohl Jar with Lid (lid)

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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