Ancient Egyptian stibium rod from Hawara dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Copper alloy rod, with rounded point at one end and a more bulbous elongated rounded point at the other end. Possibly for applying make up to the lips or eyes.

Ancient Egyptian stibium rod from Hawara dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.16.c
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: stibium rod
  • Dimensions: Length: 203mm , Width: 5mm , Depth: 5mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F The Labyrinth Gerzeh and Mazghuneh 1912 pp 29 - 36
  • Site: Hawara
  • Latitude: 29.266667
  • Longitude: 30.9