Kohl Jar
Description
Serpentinite, galena
AI image analysis claude-haiku-4-5
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A cylindrical cosmetic vessel with flared rim and a long thin applicator rod, characteristic of New Kingdom kohl containers used for eye makeup.
This artifact is a well-preserved kohl jar typical of ancient Egyptian cosmetic vessels. The vessel itself features a cylindrical body with a distinctive flared rim suitable for containing kohl (eye cosmetic), while maintaining an internal capacity. The surface shows natural patination and wear consistent with age, with lighter areas revealing the underlying stone and darker areas showing accumulated deposits. The accompanying applicator rod is slender and rounded, designed for precise application of the kohl around the eyes. The stone material displays varied coloration—browns, blacks, and lighter tan tones—consistent with natural stone composition. The form and craftsmanship suggest high-quality production typical of New Kingdom domestic or funerary contexts.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116276634 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 36.3.62 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 543990 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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