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Kohl vessel: E.168b.1939

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Dual chambered (in the shape of columns) wooden kohl pot, with lengthy applicator stick, made from bronze.

Kohl pot, in shape of two columns with rod

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Egypt ⪼ Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE

Components of the work

Rod composed of bronze Length 16.4 cm

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.168b.1939
Primary reference Number: 53862
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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