Cosmetic Dish in Form of Cartouche Containing Fish
Description
Object Label: Cosmetic Containers Like us, the ancient Egyptians used cosmetics, and often for the same purposes. Archaeologists use the term “cosmetic container” to describe a variety of Egyptian boxes that once held scented, oil-based ointments. The salves in these boxes were used by women and men to heighten sexual allure and to camouflage body odor. Orange or yellow stains seen on ancient representations of clothing and on actual surviving linen garments show how liberally such ointments were applied. Caption: Cosmetic Dish in Form of Cartouche Containing Fish, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Wood, frit, 2 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. (5.4 x 11.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.608E. (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.
An ancient Egyptian wooden model boat used possibly as an offering or in funerary practices.
This artifact is a wooden model boat with detailed ornamental carvings and painted decorations. The vessel is flat, elongated, and has a stylized design with potential symbolic meanings. Notable features include painted depictions of plants and animals, possibly representing themes of fertility or prosperity.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.608E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4058 tier-2
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