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1925.16.17

Small alabaster kohl jar [RTS 4/6/2004].

1925.16.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small alabaster kohl jar [RTS 4/6/2004].
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Person
Field collector Miss G. Verney
Field collector Gwendolen Verney
PRM source Miss G. Verney
PRM source Gwendolen Verney
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Ancient Egyptian
Date collected
By April 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 04/1925
Materials and processes
Material Alabaster Stone, Process Drilled
Dimensions
Height: max 38 mm, Diameter: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.16.17
Research and responses

The vessel is made from calcite, sometimes known as 'Egyptian alabaster'. There are kohl residues inside. [RTS 4/6/2004].

Search terms: Vessel, Death, Religion, Grave Good

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