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

Small jar with circular, fairly flat base, from which bulbous body widens out, narrowing at shoulder into neck and with plain lipped rim.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.38.b.A
  • Material: Egyptian alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 5 - 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: cosmetic jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 58mm , Width: 29mm , Depth: 28mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p 33 pl XXVIII 129 II pl LIX ( reg )
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667