Kohl Container
| Title | Kohl Container |
|---|---|
| Date | 1295–1188 BCE 12th century BCE |
| Medium | turquoise faience with black painted decoration |
| Classification | Cosmetic Objects |
| Origin | Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 19 Egypt |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Kohl Container, 1295–1188 BCE. Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 19. Turquoise faience with black painted decoration; overall: 8.4 x 4.3 x 1.5 cm (3 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 9/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1914.616 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Kohl Container” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1295–1188 BCE. It is executed in turquoise faience with black painted decoration and classified as cosmetic objects. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 19. Browse more public-domain art from Egypt.
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