Kohl Jar

Unknown

ca. 1850–1700 B.C. · Anhydrite · Egyptian Art

A pit in the portico of the rock- cut tomb MMA 840 in the Asasif area of the Theban necropolis contained the remains of a coffin, a group of fine jewelry and two toilet vessels (13.180.1-13.180.3; 13.180.4a–i; 13.180.5a, b; 13.180.6-13.180.11; 13.180.19a–c; 13.180.20). The dates of these objects range from the late Middle Kingdom (ca. 1850-1700 B. C.) through the Second Intermediate Period (ca. 1700-1550 B. C.). Similarly shaped stone vessels to this one found, for instance, at Dahshur, Haraga and other sites date this piece into the late Middle Kingdom.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1850–1700 B.C.

Medium

Anhydrite

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1913