Ancient Egyptian kohl pot lid from Elkab dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Alabaster outer lid from a small kohl pot.
The outer lid is circular with a boss in the centre for fitting into the hole of the inner lid.

Ancient Egyptian kohl pot lid from Elkab dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1934.23.96.3
  • Material: alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: kohl pot lid
  • Dimensions: Length: 38mm , Width: 38mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Site: Elkab
  • Latitude: 25.118889
  • Longitude: 32.797778