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Kohl Jar

A work made of travertine (egyptian alabaster).
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Date:

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550–1295 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Kohl Jar

Place

Egypt (Object made in:)

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1550 BCE–1295 BCE

Medium

Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Dimensions

4.1 × 4.1 × 4.1 cm (1 5/8 × 1 5/8 × 1 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson

Reference Number

1894.663

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