Face from a Cosmetic Spoon

Cleveland Museum of Art

Face from a Cosmetic Spoon

Date
1391–1353 BCE
Medium
ivory
Culture
Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE)
Department
Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
154259

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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 delicately carved human face would have decorated an elaborate ivory cosmetic spoon.

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Credit line
Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund
Provenance
Purchased from James Ede, Charles Ede, Ltd, London

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