Kohl Tube in the Shape of a Monkey Holding a Vessel, ca. 1550–1450

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Kohl Tube in the Shape of a Monkey Holding a Vessel, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1450 , From Egypt, Steatite (glazed), h. 6 cm (2 3/8 in); w. cm (1 5/8 in), The Egyptians' use of eye cosmetics to enhance beauty and for prophylactic purposes is well documented both in artistic representations and by the cosmetic vessels that have been preserved from the earliest times

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