Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1878–1749 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleJar for Eye Paint (kohl) with Attached Stand
MediumAnhydrite
DimensionsH. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.); Diam. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 1878–1749 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1904
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

Dynastylate Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13
PeriodMiddle Kingdom
Date Range1878 BC – 1749 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Upper Egypt
CountryEgypt

From the late Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13 era