Ancient Egyptian cosmetic vase from Qaw el Kibir dated 2494 – 2181 BC

Tall vase with circular flat base, straight body flaring to lipped rim, which is flat across the top.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.38.b.B
  • Material: Egyptian alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 5 - 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: cosmetic vase
  • Dimensions: Length: 80mm , Width: 48mm , Depth: 48mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and BadariI p 33 pl XXVI 11 II pl LIX ( reg )
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667