Jar with Monkeys
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: Jar with Monkeys, ca. 2008–1759 B.C.E.. Anhydrite, 1 1/4 × Diam. 7/8 in. (3.2 × 2.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 52.55. (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 carved stone vessel with rounded handles.
The artifact is a carved stone vessel exhibiting a simplistic, elegant design. It features two rounded handles and a wide body, likely used for storing or serving. The surface is smooth, suggesting it has been polished or worn over time, and it is made from a light-colored stone that resembles alabaster.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 52.55 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3572 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.
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