Kohl Jar of Sithathoryunet
Description
Kohl jar, Sithathoryunet. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III, ca. 1887–1813 B.C. Obsidian, gold. H. with lid 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); diam. of Jar 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); diam. of lid 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.). From: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 3, Lahun, Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914. Credit: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small black kohl jar with a wide, dark opening and a yellow-gold colored banded rim and base.
The image shows a compact, bulbous container (kohl jar) photographed against a light background. The body is matte black/dark gray and rounded, with a wide circular opening at the top. A yellow-gold colored rim encircles the opening, and a gold-toned band is also visible at the bottom where it meets a small foot or base. No inscriptions, cartouches, or legible hieroglyphs are visible on the photographed surfaces. No visible deities or figure reliefs appear. The object appears intact with smooth, polished surfaces.
Connections
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116252147 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.36a, b tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 543979 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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