Ancient Egyptian cosmetic jar from Matmar dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Small shouldered alabaster jar with collar neck with lower ridge wider than mouth, tapering to raised ridge just above base. Base has small circular depression and originally had a stand.

Ancient Egyptian cosmetic jar from Matmar dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1932.25.14
  • Material: alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: cosmetic jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 96mm , Width: 50mm , Depth: 49mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar p.31 pl.XXIV (reg) pl.XXXIV,7
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333