Ancient Egyptian bouquet of papyrus wood carved cosmetic spoon , 1550-1069 BC, New Empire . Louvre Museum N1743 or Drovetti n°43. Length: cm. Ro

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Ancient Egyptian bouquet of papyrus wood carved cosmetic spoon , 1550-1069 BC, New Empire . Louvre Museum N1743 or Drovetti n°43. 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: 4048px × 5566px
Location: Louvre Museum
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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