Ancient Egyptian wood cosmetic shadow spoon of a servant carrying an amphora, 1550-1069 BC, New Empire, acacia. spoons . Louvre Museum N1738 or LP320

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Ancient Egyptian wood cosmetic shadow spoon of a servant carrying an amphora, 1550-1069 BC, New Empire, acacia. spoons . Louvre Museum N1738 or LP320 . A bearded man in a kilt, carrying a vase, standing on lotus flower. Length: cm. Room 330 Sully. A toilet spoon, or cosmetic spoon, would have been used for storing or mixing perfumes and minerals for make-up. Eye make-up was used by the Ancient Egyptians to protect them from disease and the sun’s harsh rays. Lead-based compounds were used as both pigments and medicines in the formulation of makeup materials.

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Size: 4364px × 6000px
Location: Louvre Museum
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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