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

Small toilet jar with pointed base, long narrow body and roll rim.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.38.b.C
  • Material: Egyptian alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 5 - 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: cosmetic jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 105mm , Width: 33mm , Depth: 33mm
  • 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