Cosmetic Vessel (Beaker)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cosmetic Vessel (Beaker)

Date
c. 1859–1814 BCE
Medium
obsidian and gold
Culture
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III (1860–1814 BCE)
Department
Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
152144

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Both ancient Egyptian men and women loved cosmetics. Unguents, oils, and perfumes made from aromatic plant resins and gums were obtained at great cost from distant lands. The objects identified with cosmetics were given lavish treatment. This luxurious obsidian and gold beaker hints at the precious contents it once held.

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Credit line
Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund
Provenance
Purchased from Peter Scharrer, New York

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