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THB4 Egyptian Faience Kohl Jars + Original Kohl
Lot 3b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Feb 21, 2019
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2019-02-21 10:00:00
2019-02-21 10:00:00
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An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664 to 525 BCE. An amazing ensemble of four blue faience jars of various sizes - the smallest with a lid - intended to hold kohl, the ancient Egyptians' eye liner used by both men and women. Even more fascinating, desiccated nuggets of original kohl are included as well. Each cup is of a simple, utilitarian cylindrical form with a flat bottom, slender gently flaring walls, and a rounded rim. The faience presents gorgeous bright aqua blue hues. The use of blue faience was significant as scholars believe that it symbolized the color of the river Nile both on earth and in the afterlife. Size: largest jar measures 3" in diameter x 2.375" H (7.6 cm x 6 cm)
Kohl was made of powdered antimony, black copper oxide, burnt almonds, and brown ochre. The ancient Egyptians used kohl as an eyeliner to enhance the appearance of their eyes. Scholars believe this was done to rival the appearance of the sun god Re. Not only was kohl used to create an attractive and symbolic effect, but it was also used for several practical reasons - to prevent infection, deter flies, and deflect sun glare.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Dr. Sid Port collection, California, USA, acquired in the 1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#143836Chip to rim of largest vessel. Surfaces show expected deposits/encrustation. There are also deposits on surfaces of kohl pieces. How remarkable that these still exist!Condition
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