Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · vessel

Double Kohl Tube with Cover Set on a Pivot

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Description

Caption: Double Kohl Tube with Cover Set on a Pivot, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Wood, 37.668Ea: 3 7/16 × 1 15/16 in. (8.7 × 4.9 cm) 37.668Eb: Length 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.668E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

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 wooden object with two vertical halves joined at the top.

The object is composed of two cylindrical wooden halves, joined by a central pin or axis at the top. The style is simplistic and appears utilitarian, with a smooth finish on the wood. It lacks any decorative elements or inscriptions, indicating possible usage in daily activities. The wood shows signs of age.

daily life unknown good
Materials wood

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Wood

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.668E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117277 tier-2
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