Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using blackened limestone measuring H. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); Dia. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBlackened limestone
DimensionsH. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); Dia. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1901
Dateca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1295 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure?

Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure created?

Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure made from?

Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure is crafted from blackened limestone.

Where does Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure originate?

Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure originates from Egypt.

Is Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure in the public domain?

Kohl jar decorated wtih Horus falcon and grotesque figure 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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