Kohl Jar of Sithathoryunet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1813 , From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sith

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Kohl Jar of Sithathoryunet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1813 , From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 3, BSAE excavations 1914, Obsidian, gold, H. with lid cm (1 1/8 in.); diam. of Jar 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); diam. of lid cm (1 3/8 in.), Used by both men and women, cosmetics were an important part of ancient Egyptian beautification and the hoped-for rejuvenation of the dead. This squat vessel held the eye cosmetic kohl. Although vessels of this shape were common during the Middle Kingdom, the use of obsidian rimmed with gold identifies them as royal possessions

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