Lot Essay
For a similiar kohl vase, see no. 80, p. 152-153 in Seipel, Gtter Mensch Pharaonen.
DYNASTY XII, 1991-1783 B.C.
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A MIDDLE KINGDOM GREEN SERPENTINE KOHL VESSEL AND STAND
dynasty xii, 1991-1783 b.c.
Crafted of four individual elements--base, body, lip, and lid-- the globular container with offset foot, fitting on to a four-footed stand, the underside of the lip with a circular flange and the underside of the lid with a boss, both to insure fit into the mouth
2 in. (5.1 cm) high
dynasty xii, 1991-1783 b.c.
Crafted of four individual elements--base, body, lip, and lid-- the globular container with offset foot, fitting on to a four-footed stand, the underside of the lip with a circular flange and the underside of the lid with a boss, both to insure fit into the mouth
2 in. (5.1 cm) high