Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400 B.C.

Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images is a egyptian art from Egypt (mid-Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400 B.C. using steatite, glazed measuring H. 6 cm (2 3/8 in); w. 4 cm (1 9/16 in); d. 3.6 cm (1 7/16… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite, glazed
DimensionsH. 6 cm (2 3/8 in); w. 4 cm (1 9/16 in); d. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the mid-Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images?

Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images created?

Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images dates to ca. 1400 B.C..

What material is Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images made from?

Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images is crafted from steatite, glazed.

Where does Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images originate?

Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images originates from Egypt.

Is Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images in the public domain?

Kohl Container Decorated with Bes-images 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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