Ancient Egyptian kohl tube and stick from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Wooden double kohl tube. Bone or ivory lid and club shaped applicator with a broken tip. Peg for lid missing. Two pairs of holes in front of tube for 1960s mounting.

Ancient Egyptian kohl tube and stick from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.139
  • Material: ivory wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: kohl tube and stick
  • Dimensions: Length: 93mm , Width: 28mm , Depth: 19mm
  • Published references: el Arabah 15 44 pl XXI
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889