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

Small alabaster toilet jar with pointed base, bulbous rounded body, collar-necked with raised ridge on neck and plain rim.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.38.b.D
  • Material: Egyptian alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 5 - 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: cosmetic jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 56mm , Width: 44mm , Depth: 44mm
  • 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