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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Kohl Vessel
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Egyptian Art

Kohl Vessel

Possible OriginEgypt, Africa
CultureEgyptian
PeriodMiddle Kingdom
Date1980-1760 BCE
MediumAlabaster
Credit LineGift of Nina Lincoln-Wiedeman in loving memory of her husband Ted Wiedeman
Dimensions2 x 2 x 1 7/8 in. (5.1 x 5.1 x 4.8 cm)
Object number2011.026.001
Exhibition HistoryLife and Death in the Pyramid Age: The Emory Old Kingdom Mummy, Michael C. Carlos Museum, September 10 - December 11, 2011
ProvenanceSaid to be ex private collection, Rhode Island, United States. Purchased for MCCM by Nina Lincoln from Allan Anawati [Medusa Ancient Art], Montreal, Quebec.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Kohl Pot
1539-1077 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Fragment of Lid from Kohl Pot
1980-1760 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Lathe-Turned Kohl Pot
1539-1292 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Kohl Jar Lid
1539-1292 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Kohl Pot
1539-1292 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Kohl Tube
1390-1353 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Kohl Box
1539-1077 BCE
Courtesy of the Georges Ricard Foundation and the California Institute of World Archaeology
Unguent Vessel
1980-1760 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Unguent Vessel
1980-1760 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Cosmetic Vessel Lid
1980-1760 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Large Kohl Pot
1539-1077 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Small Kohl Pot
1539-1077 BCE