Ancient Egyptian kohl tube from Qaw el Kibir dated 1295 – 1186 BC

Double kohl tube, plain. Solid base, with two tubes hollowed out containing black/grey powdery remains and smaller tube hollowed out in centre between the two tubes into which the kohl stick fitted. Hole drilled in side of 2 kohl tubes near top.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.45
  • Material: elephant ivory
  • Culture: Dynasty 19
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 1295 - 1186 BC
  • Object name: kohl tube
  • Dimensions: Height: 125mm , Width: 48mm , Depth: 17mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari III pp 18 - 20
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667