Lot Essay
Cf. Egypt's Golden Age, op. cit., 1982, p. 223, no. 279 for a similar kohl-tube and stick (Merseyside County Museum, Liverpool).
DYNASTY XVIII (1550-1307 B.C.)
Details
A wooden quadruple kohl container and applicator
Dynasty XVIII (1550-1307 B.C.)
With four conjoined cylindrical tubes with two bronze loops at the side (one damaged) to take the tapering wooden kohl stick, remains of a wooden tang to which was originally attached the swivel lid (now missing)
2½in. (6.3cm.) high
Dynasty XVIII (1550-1307 B.C.)
With four conjoined cylindrical tubes with two bronze loops at the side (one damaged) to take the tapering wooden kohl stick, remains of a wooden tang to which was originally attached the swivel lid (now missing)
2½in. (6.3cm.) high
Provenance
"Sakkâra". Bought at Sotheby's, 12 June 1882, lot 195.