Kohl-Jar

Kohl-Jar

Object name: Kohl-Jar
Date: 1550-1086 BC
Dimensions:
63 x 193 mm
Medium: Serpentine
Where associated:Africa, Egypt
Object number: C00409
DescriptionSmall black serpentine pot. It would have contained the cosmetic Kohl, a black mixture used under the eyes to prevent the glare of the sun reflecting off the skin. Dark brown-green in colour. The jar is rounded with a hollowed out interior.
Culture: Ancient Egyptian