Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1635–1458 B.C.

Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 17–18) created in ca. 1635–1458 B.C. using serpentinite (?), linen stopper wad measuring Jar: H. 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.) Stopper: Diam. 2.6 cm (1 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSerpentinite (?), linen stopper wad
DimensionsJar: H. 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.) Stopper: Diam. 2.6 cm (1 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 17–18 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 Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper?

Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper created?

Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper dates to ca. 1635–1458 B.C..

What material is Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper made from?

Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper is crafted from serpentinite (?), linen stopper wad.

Where does Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper originate?

Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper originates from Egypt.

Is Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper in the public domain?

Kohl Jar with a Cloth Stopper 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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