Art Institute of Chicago
Kohl Jar with Lid
Egyptian
- Date
- Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985–1773 BCE)
- Medium
- Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
- Culture
- Egypt
- Department
- Arts of Africa
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
Kohl is the modern name for the dark eyeliner worn by the Egyptians. The powdered cosmetic was stored in small, lidded jars. In the Middle Kingdom, the preferred shape was the squat jar with a wide, flat rim.
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- Object type
- AAT300193015
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