Double kohl tube with lid
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1635–1458 B.C.

Double kohl tube with lid is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1635–1458 B.C. using wood measuring h. 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood
Dimensionsh. 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1916
Dateca. 1635–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1635 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Double kohl tube with lid?

Double kohl tube with lid is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Double kohl tube with lid created?

Double kohl tube with lid dates to ca. 1635–1458 B.C..

What material is Double kohl tube with lid made from?

Double kohl tube with lid is crafted from wood.

Where does Double kohl tube with lid originate?

Double kohl tube with lid originates from Egypt.

Is Double kohl tube with lid in the public domain?

Double kohl tube with lid is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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