Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Cosmetic Box with a Swivel Top
Description
Ivory, Egyptian Blue
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.
Ancient Egyptian cosmetic jar with a decorative lid.
This artifact is a circular cosmetic jar made from a light-colored stone, likely limestone. It features a lid with a carved decorative pattern resembling a lotus or floral motif, emphasizing the artisan's attention to detail. The design is symmetrical and enclosed within concentric circles, characteristic of typical ancient Egyptian cosmetic containers. The jar showcases fine craftsmanship and was possibly used for holding kohl or other cosmetics.
decorative
New Kingdom
good
Materials
limestone
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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).
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