Kohl Pot
Description
Object Label: Kohl Pots The Egyptians stored kohl in squat containers usually made of stone. A kohl pot’s specialized function required a certain shape: broad, low proportions that fit in the palm of the hand; an opening wide enough to allow the insertion of a finger or applicator; and a tight lid to protect the contents from dust, wind, and moisture. Although the shape remained consistent, craftsmen used different colored materials to achieve variety. Caption: Kohl Pot, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.. Anhydrite, 3 1/16 x 2 3/8 in. (7.8 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 58.78.1a-b. (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 alabaster jar with a lid, showcasing smooth, rounded features.
The image depicts an alabaster jar, featuring a smooth, rounded body with a matching lid placed slightly askew. The vessel rests on four small protrusions serving as legs, indicative of its practical design. The jar's surface appears polished, revealing the natural veining and slight imperfections characteristic of alabaster.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 58.78.1a-b tier-2
- BKM-Object 3651 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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