Kohl Tube

Unknown

ca. 1295–1070 B.C. · Glass · Egyptian Art

Egyptian glassmaking, which had reached a high level of virtuosity in late Dynasty 18, continued to be practiced in the Ramesside Period; however, the quality, as well as quantity, of it production dropped off sharply in Dynasty 20. The "feathered" decoration of this kohl tube was achieved by winding thin colored glass rods around the vessel and pressing them onto the surface of the vessel while it was still soft, and then drawing the rods up or down with a metal instrument.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Medium

Glass

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910