Material : Wood, Decorative sintered glass
Acquisition : Gift of Edwards S. Harkness (1926)
XVIIIème dynastie
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Ancient Egypt
Container (Tube à cosmétique)
Vitrine : 1
Area related
Egypte
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This tube was intend to hold kohl, an eye cosmetic frequently use be the Egyptians. The tube was carved in the shape of a palm capital and decorated with floral motifs. The wide band in the center depicts a group of musicians and dancers. The decoration was lighly incised and filled with colored paste.
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