Ancient Egyptian kohl pot from Abydos El Arabah dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Anhydrite Kohl pot with a projecting base, body rising to shoulder, then narrowing to a small neck, with slightly raised rim. Traces of black powder within. 310 and y written in pencil on the base.

Ancient Egyptian kohl pot from Abydos El Arabah dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.65
  • Material: anhydrite stone
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: kohl pot
  • Dimensions: Length: 59mm , Width: 51mm , Depth: 48mm
  • Published references: Garstang J El Arabah 1900 1901
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889